| Description |
1 videodisc (115 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| System Details |
DVD; Dolby surround. |
| Cast |
Halle Berry, Klaus Maria Brandauer, Brent Spiner, Obba Babatunde, Loretta Devine, Cynda Williams, Latanya Richardson, Tamara Taylor, Alexis Carrington. |
| Credits |
Music by Elmer Bernstein ; produced by Larry Y. Albucher ; executive producers, Robert Katz, Moctesuma Esparza, Joshua D. Maurer, Vincent Cirrincione, Halle Berry ; screenplay by Shonda Rhimes, Scott Abbott ; directed by Martha Coolidge. |
| Note |
Originally produced as motion picture in 1999. |
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Based on the book by Earl Mills. |
| Audience |
Rated R. |
| Summary |
An acclaimed stage performer, Dorothy Dandridge still struggled with the challenge of her color, in a time that wouldn't let some stars in by the front door. Yet against the odds, she beat out many more famous rivals for the role of Carmen Jones, becoming the first black woman ever nominated for a Best Actress Academy Award. |
| Note |
Special features include: interactive menus, cast and crew bios. |
| Contents |
Special features: Standard version -- Interactive menus -- Cast and crew bios -- Language: English Dolby surround ; Spanish mono -- Subtitles: English, French, Spanish. |
| Language |
Dialogue in English with optional Spanish-dubbed soundtrack, and optional subtitles in English, French or Spanish. Closed-captioned. |
| Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
| Subject |
Dandridge, Dorothy, 1922-1965 -- Drama.
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African American singers -- Drama.
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African American actresses -- Drama.
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| Added Author |
Berry, Halle.
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Brandauer, Klaus Maria.
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Spiner, Brent.
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Coolidge, Martha.
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Mills, Earl, author.
Dorothy Dandridge.
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HBO Pictures.
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Esparza/Katz Productions (Firm)
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HBO Video (Firm)
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| ISBN |
0783116748 |
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9780783116747 |
| Music No. |
91569 HBO Home Video |
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