The autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman [videorecording] / produced by Robert W. Christiansen, Rick Rosenberg ; written by Tracy Keenan Wynn ; directed by John Korty.
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.
Record details
- ISBN: 0738930938
- ISBN: 9780738930930
- Physical Description: 2 videodiscs (150 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
- Edition: 30th anniversary special edition.
- Publisher: [Place of publication not identified] : Classic Media, Inc. ; [2005]
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Based on the novel of the same title by Ernest J. Gaines. Full screen presentation. Originally produced as a television movie in 1973. Sony Wonder: L2D58953 (LVD 58975 (disc 1) and LVD 58980 (disc 2)). 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 importance of oral story-telling; Best Picture and Best Actress Emmy clips; Digitally remastered. |
| Creation/Production Credits Note: | Cinematographer, James Crabe ; music, Fred Karlin. |
| Participant or Performer Note: | Cicely Tyson, Barbara Chaney, Richard Dysart, Katherine Helmond, Michael Murphy, Odetta, Thalmus Rasulala. |
| Target Audience Note: | MPAA rating: Not rated. |
| System Details Note: | DVD; Dolby Digital. |
| Language Note: | Closed-captioned. |
| Awards Note: | Winner of 9 Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Special, Best Actress and Best Teleplay. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | African American women > Louisiana > Drama. Older women > Louisiana > Drama. African Americans > Drama. Slavery > United States > Drama. Civil rights movements > Southern States > Drama. |
| Genre: | Television movies. Video recordings for the hearing impaired. Biographical television programs. Biographical films. Feature films. Made-for-TV movies. |
Available copies
- 24 of 24 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at McDowell County Public Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 24 total copies.
Other Formats and Editions
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion Library | DVD AUT (Text) | 37810434989041 | Adult Video | Available | - |
