The autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman
(DVD)
Published:
[Place of publication not identified] : New York, NY : Classic Media, Inc. ;, [2004].
Format:
DVD
Edition:
30th anniversary special ed.
Physical Desc:
2 videodiscs (150 min.) : sound, color ; 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.
Copies
Location
Call Number
Status
East Lyme Public Adult DVD Non-Fiction
DVD B PITTMAN, MISS JANE (Autobiography)
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Haddam/Brainerd Adult Digital Video Discs
DVDDRA AUT
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Madison/Scranton Adult DVDs
DVD AUT
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Old Saybrook/Acton Adult DVD
DVD AF AUTOBIOGRAPHY
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More Details
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. (2004). The autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman. 30th anniversary special ed. Classic Media, Inc..
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Gaines, Ernest J., 1933-2019 and Cicely. Tyson. 2004. The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman. Classic Media, Inc..
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Gaines, Ernest J., 1933-2019 and Cicely. Tyson, The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman. Classic Media, Inc., 2004.
MLA Citation (style guide)The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman. Gaines, Ernest J., and Cicely Tyson. 30th anniversary special ed. Classic Media, Inc., 2004.
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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