Let freedom sing how music inspired the civil rights movement
(DVD)
Contributors
Goodman, Jon, 1952 Aug. 20- Director
Escott, Colin. Screenwriter
Hannah, Charles. Producer
Shwarzstein, Meyer. Producer
Gossett, Louis, 1936- Narrator
Escott, Colin. Screenwriter
Hannah, Charles. Producer
Shwarzstein, Meyer. Producer
Gossett, Louis, 1936- Narrator
Published
[United States] : Time Life : Direct Holdings Americas Inc., [2009].
Status
Special Collections - Historical Audiovisual Collection
Special Coll. DVD 780.8996073 L645fW
1 available
Special Coll. DVD 780.8996073 L645fW
1 available
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Special Collections - Historical Audiovisual Collection | Special Coll. DVD 780.8996073 L645fW | Library Use Only |
Subjects
LC Subjects
African Americans -- Civil rights -- History -- 20th century.
Civil rights movements -- United States -- Songs and music.
Documentary films.
Feature films.
Musicians -- Interviews.
Protest songs.
Segregation -- Songs and music.
Singers -- Interviews.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
WDIA (Radio station : Memphis, Tenn.).
Civil rights movements -- United States -- Songs and music.
Documentary films.
Feature films.
Musicians -- Interviews.
Protest songs.
Segregation -- Songs and music.
Singers -- Interviews.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
WDIA (Radio station : Memphis, Tenn.).
More Details
Published
[United States] : Time Life : Direct Holdings Americas Inc., [2009].
Format
DVD
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (102 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
UPC
610583362190
Notes
General Note
Bonus features: interview with Louis Gossett, Jr.; interview with Chuck D.
Creation/Production Credits
Director of photography, Christina Voros ; edited by Chi-Ho Lee ; Louis Gossett Jr., narrator.
Participants/Performers
Paul Breines, Catherine Brooks, Ruth Brown, Jerry Butler, Louis Cantor, Chuck D, Ruby Dee, Isaac Hayes, Onzie Horn, Quincy Jones, Gladys Knight, Dr. Bernard LaFayette, Jr., Pete Seeger, Betsy Siggens, Mavis Staples, Heck Watkins, Skippy White, Andrew Young.
Description
One of the most powerful movements in American history is told through the singers and songwriters who fought for change with their music. Highlights include the influence of WDIA radio in Memphis and the influence of Harry Belafonte, Phil Ochs and other performers.
Target Audience
Not rated.
System Details
DVD, NTSC; widescreen (16 x 9) presentation.
Language
Closed-captioned.
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Goodman, J., Escott, C., Hannah, C., Shwarzstein, M., & Gossett, L. (2009). Let freedom sing: how music inspired the civil rights movement . Time Life : Direct Holdings Americas Inc..
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Jon Goodman et al.. 2009. Let Freedom Sing: How Music Inspired the Civil Rights Movement. Time Life : Direct Holdings Americas Inc.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Jon Goodman et al.. Let Freedom Sing: How Music Inspired the Civil Rights Movement Time Life : Direct Holdings Americas Inc, 2009.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Goodman, Jon, et al. Let Freedom Sing: How Music Inspired the Civil Rights Movement Time Life : Direct Holdings Americas Inc., 2009.
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