The autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman
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Published:
[S.l.] : New York, NY : Classic Media, Inc. ; Sony Wonder, c2004, c1973.
Format:
DVD
Edition:
30th anniversary special ed.
Physical Desc:
2 videodiscs (150 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Rating:
MPAA rating: Not rated.
Status:

Description

The history of blacks in the South as seen through the eyes of a 110-year-old former slave. Based on the novel by Ernest J. Gaines.

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Language:
English
ISBN:
0738930938, 9780738930930
UPC:
074645895390

Notes

General Note
Originally produced as a television movie in 1973.
General Note
Based on the novel of the same title by Ernest J. Gaines.
General Note
Special features: "The Making of the Autobiography of Ms. Jane Pittman" documentary - behind the scenes footage; new interviews with Ernest J. Gaines, Odetta, director John Korty, producers Rick Rosenberg and Bob Christiansen and more; "The Writing of the Autobiography of Ms. Jane Pittman" documentary - Ernest J. Gaines gives an in-depth look at the people and places that inspired his award-winning novel; "Oral Story Telling Tradition" documentary - scholars explain the important of oral story-telling; Best Picture and Best Actress Emmy clips; Digitally remastered.
Creation/Production Credits
Cinematographer, James Crabe ; music, Fred Karlin.
Participants/Performers
Cicely Tyson, Barbara Chaney, Richard Dysart.
Description
The history of blacks in the South as seen through the eyes of a 110-year-old former slave. Based on the novel by Ernest J. Gaines.
Target Audience
MPAA rating: Not rated.
System Details
DVD, region 1, full screen presentation; Dolby digital.
Language
Closed-captioned.
Awards
Winner of 9 Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Special, Best Actress and Best Teleplay.

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Citations

APA Citation (style guide)

Gaines, E. J., & Tyson, C. (20041973). The autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman. 30th anniversary special ed. [S.l.] : New York, NY, Classic Media, Inc. ; Sony Wonder.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

Gaines, Ernest J., 1933-2019 and Cicely. Tyson. 20041973. The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman. [S.l.] : New York, NY, Classic Media, Inc. ; Sony Wonder.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)

Gaines, Ernest J., 1933-2019 and Cicely. Tyson, The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman. [S.l.] : New York, NY, Classic Media, Inc. ; Sony Wonder, 20041973.

MLA Citation (style guide)

Gaines, Ernest J. and Cicely Tyson. The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman. 30th anniversary special ed. [S.l.] : New York, NY, Classic Media, Inc. ; Sony Wonder, 20041973.

Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.

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