Great migrations : a people on the move [videorecording] / a film by McGee Media and Inkwell Media in association with WETA Washington, D.C. ; series producers/directors, Julia Marchesi, Nailah Ife Sims ; written by Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
Examines the powerful influence of Black migration on American culture and society. While the first large migration was a forced journey from Africa in bondage, voluntary migrations in the 20th and 21st centuries have significantly reshaped the nation.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781531717469
- ISBN: 1531717462
- Physical Description: 2 videodiscs (approx. 240 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
- Publisher: Arlington, VA : PBS, [2025]
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- Originally released as a documentary television program in 2025.Title from disc surfaces. Credits from screen.Wide screen.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- Disc 1: Exodus / directed by Julia Marchesi ; producers, Kevin Burke, Kate McCormick ; director of photography, Antonio Rossi, Keith Walker ; original music, Matthew Head ; editor, Adriana Pacheco -- Streets paved with gold / directed by Nailah Ife Sims ; producers, Kevin Burke, Thea Piltzecker ; director of photography, Antonio Rossi, Keith Walker ; original music, Matthew Head ; editor, Stefanie Maridueña --Disc 2: One way ticket back / directed by Julia Marchesi ; producers, Kevin Burke, Kate McCormick ; director of photography, Antonio Rossi, Keith Walker ; original music, Matthew Head, editor, Sonia Gonzalez-Martinez -- Coming to America / directed by Nailah Ife Sims ; producers, Burke, Thea Piltzecker ; director of photography, Antonio Rossi, Keith Walker ; original music, Matthew Head ; editor, Ephraim Kirkwood.
- Creation/Production Credits Note:
- Executive producers, Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Dyllan McGee.
- Participant or Performer Note:
- Hosted by Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
- Date/Time and Place of an Event Note:
- Broadcast 2025
- Target Audience Note:
- Rating: TV-14.
- Accessibility Note:
- Subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing (SDH)
- System Details Note:
- DVD, region 1; NTSC; stereo.
- Language Note:
- English dialogue; optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing (SDH).
Search for related items by subject
- Subject:
- African Americans > Migrations > History > 20th century.
Migration, Internal > United States > History > 20th century.
Rural-urban migration > United States > History > 20th century. - Genre:
- Documentary television programs.
Nonfiction television programs.
Historical television programs.
Television series.
Available copies
- 8 of 8 copies available at NC Cardinal.
- 1 of 1 copy available at McDowell County Public Library. (Show)
Holds
- 0 current holds with 8 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion Library | DVD 307.24 GRE (Text) | 37810435621874 | Adult Video Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Bordeaux Library | DVD 304.8089 GRE (Text) | 31781067325785 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Columbus Library | DVD 307.24 GRE (Text) | 31250200093230 | Adult Video Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Forsyth Central | DVD 307.24 G RATING TV14 (Text) | 2112502346288 | Adult Video Nonfiction | Available | - |
| High Point Library | DVD 2-DISCS DOCU. 307.240 GRE (Text) | 30519020327105 | Adult Video Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center | DVD 307.24 G RATING TV14 (Text) | 2112502336573 | Adult Video Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Mills River Branch | 307.24 G (Text) | 33258009673299 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| West Regional Library | DVD 304.8089 GRE (Text) | 31781067325793 | Adult Video | Available | - |
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