The autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman
(DVD) 

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Published
[Place of publication not identified] : Classic Media, Inc. ;, 2004.
Format
DVD
Edition
Thirtieth anniversary special edition.
ISBN
0738930938, 9780738930930
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (150 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. 
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LocationCall NumberStatus
Chatham Borough-Chatham Township Library - Adult Media - VideoDVD AUTAvailable
Holland Free Public Library - Adult MediaAUTOBIOGRAPHYAvailable
Hunterdon County Library Headquarters - Adult MediaAUTOBIOGRAPHYAvailable
Morristown-Morris Township Library - Adult MediaDVD FIC AUTAvailable
North County Branch - Adult MediaAUTOBIOGRAPHYAvailable

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Published
[Place of publication not identified] : Classic Media, Inc. ;, 2004.
Edition
Thirtieth anniversary special edition.
Language
English
ISBN
0738930938, 9780738930930
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.
Target Audience
MPAA rating: Not rated.
System Details
DVD, region 1, full screen presentation; Dolby digital.
Language
Closed-captioned.
Awards
Winner of 9 Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Special, Best Actress and Best Teleplay.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Christiansen, R., 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. (2004). The autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman (Thirtieth anniversary special edition.). Classic Media, Inc. ;.

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

Robert. Christiansen et al.. 2004. The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman. Classic Media, Inc..

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

Robert. Christiansen et al.. The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman Classic Media, Inc., 2004.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Christiansen, Robert., et al. The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman Thirtieth anniversary special edition., Classic Media, Inc. ;, 2004.

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