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| Genre/Form: | Documentary television programs Biography |
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| Material Type: | Videorecording |
| Document Type: | Visual material |
| All Authors / Contributors: |
James Avery; Ronald C Meyer; Scott L Gordon; Mark Reeder; Alphonse Keasley; David Arkenstone; Centre Communications.; Ambrose Video Publishing. |
| OCLC Number: | 61724404 |
| Language Note: | Soundtrack in English; subtitles available in English or Spanish. |
| Notes: | "As seen on public television"--Container. DVD extras include historical documents, photo gallery, teacher's guide, hi-def enhanced. |
| Credits: | Co-producers, Ronald C. Meyer, Alphonse Keasley, Jr.; director, Scott Gordon ; original music, David Arkenstone ; writers, Ron C. Meyer, Mark Reeder, Alphonse Keasley. |
| Performer(s): | Hosted by James Avery. |
| Description: | 4 videodiscs (216 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Details: | DVD. |
| Contents: | vol. 1. Settling the New World and founding the United States of America ; Emergence of the black hero -- vol. 2. The fight for freedom ; Blacks enter the Gilded Age -- vol. 3. The foundation for equality ; Depression and war -- vol. 4. Civil rights ; A new age. |
| Other Titles: | Black achievement in America |
| Responsibility: | produced by Centre Communications, Inc. for Ambrose Video Publishing. |
Abstract:
This original eight-part series on four volumes documents black achievement in American history, its defining role in the growth of the country, and its influence on current events. The series highlights the many contributions of black Americans that have influenced and shaped the history of the United States.
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