The autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman
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Published
[Place of publication not identified] : Classic Media, Inc. ;, [2005].
Format
DVD
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (110 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
ISBN
0738930938
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, Katherine Helmond, Michael Murphy, Odetta, Thalmus Rasulala.
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.
System Details
DVD, region 1, full screen presentation; Dolby digital.
Language
English dialogue ; Closed-captioned.
Awards
Winner of 9 Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Special, Best Actress and Best Teleplay.
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DVD

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Christiansen, B., Rosenberg, R., Wynn, T. K., Korty, J., Tyson, C., Chaney, B., Dysart, R., Helmond, K., Murphy, M., Odetta., Rasulala, T., Crabe, J., Karlin, F., & Gaines, E. J. (2005). The autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman (Thirtieth anniversary special edition, full screen.). Classic Media, Inc. ;.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Bob Christiansen et al.. 2005. The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman. Classic Media, Inc..

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Bob Christiansen et al.. The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman Classic Media, Inc., 2005.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Christiansen, Bob, et al. The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman Thirtieth anniversary special edition, full screen., Classic Media, Inc. ;, 2005.

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