Blackout
(DVD)
Contributors
Wiser, Callie Taintor television director,
Murdock, David screenwriter,
Grimberg, Sharon screenwriter.
Turner, Christine (Filmmaker), television producer.
Lionelli, Gary composer.
Murdock, David screenwriter,
Grimberg, Sharon screenwriter.
Turner, Christine (Filmmaker), television producer.
Lionelli, Gary composer.
Published
[Arlington, Virginia] : PBS, [2015].
ISBN
9781627894333, 1627894330
Status
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Copies
| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Eisenhower Public Library District - Stacks | DVD 974.71 BLACKOUT | On Shelf |
| Indian Prairie Public Library District - 1st Floor | DVD U.S. NORTHEAST BLACKOUT | On Shelf |
| Messenger Public Library of North Aurora - Adult DVD Nonfiction | DVD 363.62 BLA | On Shelf |
| Oak Brook Public Library - Adult DVD Nonfiction | DVD 363.6 BLACKOUT | On Shelf |
| St. Charles Public Library District - Adult Nonfiction Videos | 974.71043 BLA | On Shelf |
Subjects
LC Subjects
Documentary television programs.
Electric power failures -- New York (State) -- New York -- History -- 20th century.
Electric power failures -- Social aspects -- New York (State) -- New York.
Historical television programs.
New York (N.Y.) -- Social conditions -- 20th century.
Nonfiction television programs.
Pillage -- New York (State) -- New York -- History -- 20th century.
Video recordings.
Electric power failures -- New York (State) -- New York -- History -- 20th century.
Electric power failures -- Social aspects -- New York (State) -- New York.
Historical television programs.
New York (N.Y.) -- Social conditions -- 20th century.
Nonfiction television programs.
Pillage -- New York (State) -- New York -- History -- 20th century.
Video recordings.
More Details
Published
[Arlington, Virginia] : PBS, [2015].
Format
DVD
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (54 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
ISBN
9781627894333, 1627894330
UPC
841887025706
Notes
General Note
Widescreen.
General Note
"American experience is a production of WGBH Boston."
General Note
Running time indicated on container: approx. 60 min.; actual running time: 54 min.
Creation/Production Credits
Cinematography, Jason Longo & Edward Marritz ; edited by Chad Ervin ; original music, Gary Lionelli.
Date/Time and Place of Event
Originally broadcast by PBS July 14, 2015.
Description
Told through the memories of those who lived through the events, examines the 1977 power outage that caused monumental mayhem throughout New York City over two hot and humid days. In the documentary, American Experience explores the economic, political, technological, and social consequences of an event that led to both horrifying lawlessness and to innumerable acts of selflessness and generosity.
Target Audience
TV Parental Guidelines rating: TV-PG (parental guidance suggested; this program contains material that parents may find unsuitable for younger children).
System Details
DVD, NTSC, region 1, widescreen; 5.1 surround.
Language
In English with optional English subtitles.
Local note
DVD
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Wiser, C. T., Murdock, D., Grimberg, S., Turner, C. (., & Lionelli, G. (2015). Blackout . PBS.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Callie Taintor Wiser et al.. 2015. Blackout. PBS.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Callie Taintor Wiser et al.. Blackout PBS, 2015.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Wiser, Callie Taintor, et al. Blackout PBS, 2015.
Note! Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy. Citation formats are based on standards as of August 2021.
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