| Description |
1 online resource (1 video file (approximately 49 min.)) : sound, color |
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digital rda |
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video file rda |
| Access |
Digital content provided by hoopla. |
| Credits |
Directed by Dean Tapia. |
| Performer |
Narrator: Michaela Pereira. |
| Summary |
Many African American men and women were aviators in the early 1930's, but established military policy forbade them from flying. However, as World War II loomed, there was heavy pressure from black organizations and some journalists to offer U.S. Army pilot training to black United States citizens. Over 950 African American men became fighter pilots at the Tuskegee Army Airfield during World War II. This is the story of their struggle. |
| Audience |
Not rated. |
| System Details |
Mode of access: World Wide Web. |
| Subject |
United States. Army Air Forces. Fighter Group, 332nd -- History.
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United States. Army Air Forces. Fighter Squadron, 99th -- History.
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Tuskegee Army Air Field (Ala.)
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World War, 1939-1945 -- Participation, African American.
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World War, 1939-1945 -- Aerial operations, American.
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African American air pilots.
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| Genre/Form |
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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| Added Author |
Tapia, Dean, film director.
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Pereira, Michaela, narrator.
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Boags, Lisa, screenwriter.
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Balance, Mike, screenwriter.
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| Note |
Spanish title: Viajeros de la libertad de Tuskegee |
| Added Title |
Tuskee Airmen : they fought two wars |
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hoopla (Digital media service)
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| Music No. |
MWT12368846 |
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