The autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman / produced by Robert W. Christiansen, Rick Rosenberg ; written by Tracy Keenan Wynn ; directed by John Korty.

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.

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Corporate Authors: Classic Media, Inc. Sony Wonder (Firm)
Other Authors: Christiansen, Bob Rosenberg, Rick. Wynn, Tracy Keenan. Korty, John. Tyson, Cicely. Chaney, Barbara. Dysart, Richard. Helmond, Katherine. Murphy, Michael, 1938- Odetta, 1930-2008. Rasulala, Thalmus, 1939-1991. Crabe, James. Karlin, Fred. Gaines, Ernest J., 1933-2019. Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman.
Format: Video DVD
Language:English
Published:[Place of publication not identified] : Classic Media, Inc. ; New York, NY : Sony Wonder, [2005]
Edition:Thirtieth anniversary special edition.
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Summary: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.
Item Description:Originally produced as a television movie in 1973.
Based on the novel of the same title by Ernest J. Gaines.
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.
Physical Description:2 videodiscs (150 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Format:DVD, region 1, full screen presentation; Dolby digital.
Production Credits:Cinematographer, James Crabe ; music, Fred Karlin.
ISBN:0738930938
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