The autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman [videorecording] / 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.
Record details
- ISBN: 0738930938
- ISBN: 9780738930930
- Physical Description: 2 videodiscs (150 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
- Edition: 30th anniversary special edition.
- Publisher: [Place of publication not identified] : Classic Media, Inc. ; [2005]
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- Based on the novel of the same title by Ernest J. Gaines.Full screen presentation.Originally produced as a television movie in 1973.Sony Wonder: L2D58953 (LVD 58975 (disc 1) and LVD 58980 (disc 2)).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 importance of oral story-telling; Best Picture and Best Actress Emmy clips; Digitally remastered.
- Creation/Production Credits Note:
- Cinematographer, James Crabe ; music, Fred Karlin.
- Participant or Performer Note:
- Cicely Tyson, Barbara Chaney, Richard Dysart, Katherine Helmond, Michael Murphy, Odetta, Thalmus Rasulala.
- Target Audience Note:
- MPAA rating: Not rated.
- System Details Note:
- DVD; Dolby Digital.
- Language Note:
- Closed-captioned.
- Awards Note:
- Winner of 9 Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Special, Best Actress and Best Teleplay.
Search for related items by subject
- Subject:
- African American women > Louisiana > Drama.
Older women > Louisiana > Drama.
African Americans > Drama.
Slavery > United States > Drama.
Civil rights movements > Southern States > Drama. - Genre:
- Television movies.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Biographical television programs.
Biographical films.
Feature films.
Made-for-TV movies.
Available copies
- 21 of 22 copies available at NC Cardinal.
- 0 of 1 copy available at McDowell County Public Library. (Show)
Holds
- 0 current holds with 22 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Marion Library | DVD AUT (Text) | 37810434989041 | Adult Video | Checked out | 08/06/2026 |
| Barco Library | DVD F AUT (Text) | 39488200858571 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Donald A. Bonner Rowland Library | DRAMA DVD (Text) | 34510610831495 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| East Regional Library | DVD A (Text) | 31781061140180 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Etowah Branch | 791.45 A / Television (Text) | 33258006618743 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Fairview Library | FF 28011 DVD FAIR (Text) | 0020507988515 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Gibsonville Public Library | A DVD 1716 AUTOB (Text) | 30449050063539 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Goldsboro Library | DVD AUT DRA (Text) | 640191003740072 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Harnett County Main Library | DVD F Aut 196-197D (Text) | 33630004103409 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Haynes Branch Library | DVD Aut (Text)
Donation: Yes |
38801101950217 | Adult Video Fiction | Available | - |
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| 500 | . | ‡aSpecial 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 importance of oral story-telling; Best Picture and Best Actress Emmy clips; Digitally remastered. | |
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| 700 | 1 | . | ‡aTyson, Cicely. |
| 700 | 1 | . | ‡aChaney, Barbara. |
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