| Edition |
Widescreen, [educational ver.]. |
| Description |
1 videodisc (84 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Language |
In English with optional English subtitles. |
| System Details |
DVD ; NTSC ; stereo. or 5.1 surround sound. |
| Cast |
Elizabeth Marvel (Louisa May Alcott), Daniel Gerroll (Bronson Alcott), Jane Alexander (Ednah Cheney) [and others]. |
| Credits |
Photography director, Boyd Estus ; editor, Dick Bartlett ; music, Sheldon Mirowitz. |
| Note |
Originally produced in 2008 and broadcast in 2009 as an episode of the PBS television series: American masters. |
| Summary |
Filmed on location at many places actually frequented by the real persons portrayed and featuring a script written from primary sources, this documentary tells the life story of American author Louisa May Alcott, chronicling her efforts to rescue her family from poverty and find wealth, fame, and happiness for herself. Includes animations and commentary from Alcott scholars, novelist Geraldine Brooks, and the "literary sleuths" who uncovered Alcott's lost thrillers. |
| Note |
Special features: Extended interviews with commentators: Geraldine Brooks, Joel Myerson, Sarah Elbert, Daniel Shealy, Madeleine Stern, Jan Turnquist, John Matteson ; interview with filmmakers Porter, Reisen, and Marvel ; Love (a poem by Louisa May Alcott, read by Elizabeth Marvel). |
| Terms Of Use |
Public performance rights. |
| Contents |
Meet Louisa -- Little girls -- Utopia -- Happiest years -- Work -- Changes -- War -- Louisa's secret -- Romance -- The golden goose -- Celebrity -- Loss -- Legacy -- Last days. |
| Subject |
Alcott, Louisa May, 1832-1888.
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Women authors, American -- 19th century -- Biography.
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Alcott, Louisa May, 1832-1888 (OCoLC)fst00043946
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Women authors, American. (OCoLC)fst01177210
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| Chronological Term |
1800-1899
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| Genre/Form |
Biographical television programs. (OCoLC)fst01726117
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Biography. (OCoLC)fst01423686
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Documentary television programs. (OCoLC)fst01710387
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Educational television programs. (OCoLC)fst01726149
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Nonfiction television programs. (OCoLC)fst01710270
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Television programs for the hearing impaired. (OCoLC)fst01710267
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Television programs -- United States.
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Biographical television programs.
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Documentary television programs.
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Nonfiction television programs.
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Educational television programs.
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Television programs for the hearing impaired.
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| Added Author |
Porter, Nancy W. Director. Producer.
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Reisen, Harriet. Screenwriter. Producer.
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Marvel, Elizabeth. Actor.
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Gerroll, Daniel. Actor.
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Alexander, Jane, 1939- Actor.
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Brooks, Geraldine. Commentator.
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Myerson, Joel. Commentator.
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Elbert, Sarah. Commentator.
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Shealy, Daniel. Commentator.
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Stern, Madeleine B., 1912-2007. Commentator.
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Turnquist, Jan. Commentator.
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Matteson, John. Commentator.
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Nancy Porter Productions.
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WNET (Television station : New York, N.Y.)
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| Added Title |
American masters. Louisa May Alcott |
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Woman behind Little women |
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American masters (Television program)
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| Standard No. |
616074737966 |
