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

Christiansen, Bob (Robert W.) (Added Author). Rosenberg, Rick. (Added Author). Wynn, Tracy Keenan. (Added Author). Korty, John. (Added Author). Tyson, Cicely. (Added Author). Chaney, Barbara. (Added Author). Dysart, Richard. (Added Author). Helmond, Katherine. (Added Author). Murphy, Michael, 1938- (Added Author). Odetta, 1930-2008 (Added Author). Rasulala, Thalmus, 1939-1991 (Added Author). Crabe, James. (Added Author). Karlin, Fred. (Added Author). Gaines, Ernest J., 1933- Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman. (Added Author). Classic Media, Inc. (Added Author). Sony Wonder (Firm) (Added Author). Cicely Tyson, Barbara Chaney, Richard Dysart, Katherine Helmond, Michael Murphy, Odetta, Thalmus Rasulala. (Cast).

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.

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.

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African American women > Louisiana > Drama.
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Genre:
Television movies.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Biographical television programs.
Biographical films.
Feature films.
Made-for-TV movies.

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  • 21 of 22 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
  • 0 of 1 copy available at McDowell County Public Library.

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Marion Library DVD AUT (Text) 37810434989041 Adult Video Checked out 08/06/2026