The songs are free [videorecording] / with Bernice Johnson Reagon ; a production of Public Affairs Television, Inc. ; produced and directed by Gail Pellett.
2005
ML3556 .S664 2005
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Title
The songs are free [videorecording] / with Bernice Johnson Reagon ; a production of Public Affairs Television, Inc. ; produced and directed by Gail Pellett.
Variant Title
At head of title: Moyers
Publication Details
[Princeton, NJ] : Films for the Humanities and Sciences, [2005]
Language
English
Description
1 videodisc (58 min.) : sd., col. with b&w sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
Call Number
ML3556 .S664 2005
Dewey Decimal Classification
782.253 S06
Distributor No.
6774 Films for the Humanities & Sciences
Summary
Traces the history of communal singing and the repertoire rooted in the Black church -- from songs of resistance, courage, and pride to songs of determination and faith -- and explores their roles from the Underground Railroad through the Civil Rights movement and into the 90's.
Note
Originally produced in 1991.
Bill Moyers, narrator ; [musical performances by] Bernice Johnson Reagon, SNCC Freedom Singers, and Sweet Honey in the Rock.
Bill Moyers, narrator ; [musical performances by] Bernice Johnson Reagon, SNCC Freedom Singers, and Sweet Honey in the Rock.
Credits
Camera, Phil Gries ... [et al.] ; video, Bernard Russo ; editor, Kathryn Barnier ; research, Jennifer Mirsky.
System Details Note
DVD.
Added Corporate Author
Public Affairs Television (Firm)
Freedom Singers (SNCC)
Sweet Honey in the Rock (Musical group)
Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm)
Freedom Singers (SNCC)
Sweet Honey in the Rock (Musical group)
Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm)
Series
Moyers collection.
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