| Description |
1 DVD-R (28 min.) : sd., col. with b&w sequences ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Series |
The Black American experience ; [v.5] |
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Black American experience ; [v.5]
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| System Details |
DVD-R. |
| Performer |
Narrator: Barbara Faison. |
| Credits |
Music, Haywood Tucker. |
| Note |
Adapted and re-edited from the 1995 videocassette by History on Video, Inc., produced, written and directed by Rex Barnett. |
| Audience |
Grades 8-12 through college students and adults. |
| Summary |
Chronicles the life of African American author of novels, short stories and non-fiction, Richard Wright (1908-1960), following his arduous path from poor sharecropper to literary giant. Wright brought the black experience to the forefront of social discourse. |
| Note |
"African Americans who left their stamp on history" |
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Special feature: Preview of all programs in the series. |
| Subject |
Wright, Richard, 1908-1960.
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African American authors -- 20th century -- Biography.
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African Americans -- Biography.
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African Americans -- History.
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| Genre/Form |
Biographical videos.
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Documentary videos.
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| Added Author |
Stewart, Brian.
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Barnett, Rex.
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Faison, Barbara H.
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TMW Media Group, Inc.
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History on Video, Inc.
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| Added Title |
Native son, author & activist |
| Standard No. |
709629057340 |
| Music No. |
L5734DVD TMW Media Group |
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