DVD
African American lives / a film by Kunhardt Productions ; executive producers, Henry Louis Gates, Jr., William R. Grant, Peter W. Kunhardt ; written by Henry Louis Gates. Jr. ; series producers, Graham Judd, Leslie D. Farrell ; a production of Kunhardt Productions, Inc. and Thirteen/ WNETNe w York.
A compelling combination of storytelling and science, this series uses genealogy, oral histories, family stories and DNA to trace roots of several accomplished African Americans down through American history and back to Africa.
Record details
- ISBN: 1415716943
- Physical Description: sound, color and black and white ; 4 3/4 in. 1 videodisc (approximately 240 min.) :
- Edition: Widescreen format.
- Publisher: [Alexandria, Va.] : PBS Home Video, [2006]
- Distributor: Hollywood, Calif. : Distributed by Paramount Home Entertainment
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Originally broadcast as a four-part television series in 2006. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Listening to our past -- The promise of freedom -- Searching for our names -- Beyond the middle passage. Listening to our past / producer and director, Jesse Sweet; editors, Eric Davis, Michael Weingrad -- The promise of freedom / producer and director, Leslie Asako Gladsjo ; editors, Joanna Kiernan, Geeta Gandbhr -- Searching for our names / producer and director, Leslie D. Farrell; editors, Merril Stern, Kathryn Moore -- Beyond the middle passage / producer and director, Graham Judd; editors, Kate Hirson, Stefan Knerrich. |
| Creation/Production Credits Note: | Music, Michael Bacon. |
| Participant or Performer Note: | Host: Henry Louis Gates, Jr.; features Oprah Winfrey, Chris Tucker, Quincy Jones, Sara-Lawrence-Lightfoot, Mae Jemison, T.D. Jakes, Ben Carson, Whoopi Goldberg. |
| Target Audience Note: | Not rated. |
| System Details Note: | DVD, region 1; NTSC; stereo. |
| Language Note: | Closed-captioned. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | African Americans > History. African American families > History. African Americans > Genealogy. DNA fingerprinting. |
| Genre: | Video recordings for the hearing impaired. Documentary television programs. |
Available copies
- 2 of 2 copies available at Lehigh Valley Library System. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Easton Area Public Library System.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 2 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easton Main Library | DVD 920 A (Text) | 31901003081645 | Adult DVD Nonfiction | Available | - |
