Description |
1 videodisc (approximately 54 min.) : sound, black and white and color ; 4 3/4 in. |
System Details |
DVD, NTSC. |
Credits |
Narrator, Julian Bond ; editor, Rob Kuhns ; music, Michael Sahl ; cinematography, John Hazard ... [et al.] |
Note |
Originally produced as a motion picture in 1989. |
Summary |
A look at the most influential and flamboyant civil rights leader in America from the 1930s through the 1950s. From his emergence as a pastor of Harlem's Albyssinian Baptist Church, to his riotous political climb and eventual ruin. He had an illustrious but controversial career. He had multiple marriages, taunted the white establishment, his desegregation of Congress, and his shameful smearing of Martin Luther King Jr. |
Note |
Special features includeFilmmaker interview, filmmaker bio. |
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GMD: videorecording. |
Subject |
Powell, Adam Clayton, Jr., 1908-1972.
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African American civil rights workers -- Biography.
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Politicians -- United States -- Biography.
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Clergy -- New York (State) -- New York -- Biography.
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Genre/Form |
Biographical films.
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Documentary films.
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Nonfiction films.
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Feature films.
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Added Author |
Kilberg, Richard. Screenwriter. Producer. Director.
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Garland, Phyllis. Screenwriter.
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Smith, Yvonne. Producer.
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Bond, Julian, 1940-2015. Narrator.
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Channel Four Films (Firm)
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Cine Information, Inc.
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RKB Productions.
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Docurama (Firm)
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New Video Group.
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ISBN |
1422929450 |
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9781422929452 |
Standard No. |
767685146507 |
Music No. |
NNVG146501 Docurama |
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