A touch of greatness [videorecording] / director, Leslie Sullivan ; producer, Catherine Gund ; Aubin Pictures.
2004
PN3171 .T68 2004
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Title
A touch of greatness [videorecording] / director, Leslie Sullivan ; producer, Catherine Gund ; Aubin Pictures.
Uniform Title
Independent lens (Television program)
Edition
Standard format (4:3).
Imprint
[New York, NY] : First Run Features, c2004.
Language
English
Language Note
In English.
Description
1 videodisc (54 min.) : sd., col., b&w ; 4 3/4 in.
Other Standard Identifiers
720229911450
Call Number
PN3171 .T68 2004
Dewey Decimal Classification
371.39
Distributor No.
FRF 911450D First Run Features
Summary
A documentary on the work of Albert Cullum, an elementary school teacher for over twenty years and a pioneer in modern American public education. Championing an unorthodox educational philosophy, Cullum regularly taught his elementary school children literary masterpieces, most notably the works of Shakespeare, Sophocles and Shaw. Combining interviews with Cullum and his former students with archival footage originally filmed by director Robert Downey, Sr., the film documents the unusual work of a school teacher who embraced creativity, and who sought to foster his students' motivation and self-esteem through the use of poetry, drama and imaginative play.
A touch of greatness: Featuring Albert Cullum and elementary students of Westchester County, NY. Cullum works with the students to put on various theatrical productions of Shakespeare's plays, the process of which is captured by the camera, and narrated by the students themselves.
Literature a-go-go: An experimental film featuring students of Westchester County, NY performing and interpreting various pieces of Shakespeare's plays, as well as engaging in other Cullum-led activities. Depicts examples of Cullum's mixing of poetry, drama, and play to foster educational motivation.
From sea to shining sea: A visual montage accompanied by an audio recording of Cullum teaching a class of first grade students geography. Provides an example of Cullum's method for fostering student participation through creative activities.
A touch of greatness: Featuring Albert Cullum and elementary students of Westchester County, NY. Cullum works with the students to put on various theatrical productions of Shakespeare's plays, the process of which is captured by the camera, and narrated by the students themselves.
Literature a-go-go: An experimental film featuring students of Westchester County, NY performing and interpreting various pieces of Shakespeare's plays, as well as engaging in other Cullum-led activities. Depicts examples of Cullum's mixing of poetry, drama, and play to foster educational motivation.
From sea to shining sea: A visual montage accompanied by an audio recording of Cullum teaching a class of first grade students geography. Provides an example of Cullum's method for fostering student participation through creative activities.
Note
Special features: "Camera 3 part 1 and 2" CBS' documentary television series episode featuring Albert Cullum (56 min.) ; archival photo gallery ; filmmaker biographies.
Credits
Editor, Bernadine Colish ; director of photography, David Mansfield.
Audience
MPAA rating: Not rated.
System Details Note
DVD, NTSC.
Added Corporate Author
Aubin Pictures.
First-Run Features (Firm)
First-Run Features (Firm)
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Table of Contents
A touch of greatness / directed by Albert Cullum ; photographed and edited by Robert Downey, Sr. ; music by Tom O'Horgan and Geraldine Bryant (27 min. ; 1964)
Literature au-go-go / directed by Albert Cullum ; photographed and edited by Robert Downey, Sr. ; music by Tom O'Horgan (26 min. ; 1966)
From sea to shining sea / directed by Albert Cullum ; photographed and edited by Robert Downey, Sr. ; music by Tom O'Horgan (14 min. ; 196-?).
Literature au-go-go / directed by Albert Cullum ; photographed and edited by Robert Downey, Sr. ; music by Tom O'Horgan (26 min. ; 1966)
From sea to shining sea / directed by Albert Cullum ; photographed and edited by Robert Downey, Sr. ; music by Tom O'Horgan (14 min. ; 196-?).