Roads to Memphis the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr.
(DVD)
Published
[Boston] : WGBH Educational Foundation : Distributed by PBS Distribution, c2010.
Edition
Widescreen.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (83 min.) : sd., col. with b&w sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
Status
North Valleys Library - DVD / Blu-rays
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| North Valleys Library - DVD / Blu-rays | DVD VIDEO ROADS WIDE | On Shelf |
Subjects
LC Subjects
Biographical television programs.
Civil rights movements -- United States -- History -- 20th century
Documentary films
Documentary television programs
King, Martin Luther, -- Jr., -- 1929-1968 -- Assassination.
Nonfiction television programs
Ray, James Earl, -- 1928-1998.
United States -- History -- 1961-1969
Video recordings for the hearing impaired
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Civil rights movements -- United States -- History -- 20th century
Documentary films
Documentary television programs
King, Martin Luther, -- Jr., -- 1929-1968 -- Assassination.
Nonfiction television programs
Ray, James Earl, -- 1928-1998.
United States -- History -- 1961-1969
Video recordings for the hearing impaired
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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Published
[Boston] : WGBH Educational Foundation : Distributed by PBS Distribution, c2010.
Format
DVD
Edition
Widescreen.
Language
English
UPC
841887012140
Notes
General Note
Subtitle from container.
General Note
An Insignia Films production for American experience. Copyright held by WGBH Educational Foundation.
General Note
Segment from the PBS television series, American experience, with added feature.
General Note
Running time on container, 90 min. Actual running time, 83 min.
General Note
Special feature: bonus video: Writing American history, interview with Hampton Sides.
Creation/Production Credits
Executive producer, Mark Samels ; cinematography, Rafael de la Uz ... [et al.] ; editor, George O'Donnell ; music, Peter Rundquist.
Participants/Performers
Commentary, Gerald Posner, Dan Rather, and others.
Description
Documents the story of assassin, James Earl Ray, his target, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and the turbulent forces in American society that led these two men to their violent and tragic collision in Memphis in April of 1968. Explores the disparate, yet entwined stories of Ray and King to create a complex portrait of America in 1968.
System Details
DVD format. Widescreen. Region 1. 5.1 surround.
Language
Closed-captioned (feature only).
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Pollak, A., Ferrari, M., Ives, S., Sides, H., Posner, G. L., & Rather, D. (2010). Roads to Memphis: the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr. (Widescreen.). WGBH Educational Foundation : Distributed by PBS Distribution.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Amanda. Pollak et al.. 2010. Roads to Memphis: The Assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr.. WGBH Educational Foundation : Distributed by PBS Distribution.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Amanda. Pollak et al.. Roads to Memphis: The Assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr. WGBH Educational Foundation : Distributed by PBS Distribution, 2010.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Pollak, Amanda., et al. Roads to Memphis: The Assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr. Widescreen., WGBH Educational Foundation : Distributed by PBS Distribution, 2010.
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