The African Americans : many rivers to cross : an unprecedented journey through African Americans history
(DVD) 

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Gates, Henry Louis, Jr. autor,
Goodman, Rachel Dretzin television producer.
Bertelsen, Phil television director.
Gladsjo, Leslie Asako television director.
Streeter, Sabin television director.
ISBN
9781608839971, 1608839974
Status
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Subjects

LC Subjects
African Americans -- History.
African Americans -- Social conditions.
African Americans -- Social life and customs.
Historical television programs.
Nonfiction television programs.
United States -- Civilization -- African American influences.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.

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Format
DVD
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (approximately 360 min.) : DVD video, sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
ISBN
9781608839971, 1608839974
UPC
841887020008

Notes

General Note
Originally broadcast on PBS Television in 2013.
Creation/Production Credits
A film by Kunhardt McGee Productions, Inkwell Films, and THIRTEEN Productions, LLC ; senior producer, Rachel Dretzin ; written by Henry Louis Gates, Jr. ; directors, Phil Bertelsen, Leslie Asaka Gladsjo, Sabin Streeter, Jamilla Wignot ; editors, paula Heredia, Kim Miille, Nancy Novack, Bruce Shaw, Howard Sharp ; original score, Paul Brill.
Participants/Performers
Host: Henry Louis Gates Jr.
Description
Explore with Professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr., the evolution of the African-American people, as well as the multiplicity of cultural institutions, political strategies, and religious and social perspectives they developed-forging their own history, culture and society against unimaginable odds.
System Details
DVD, widescreen presentation.
Language
English dialogue; English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing.
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DVD

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Gates, H. L., Jr., Goodman, R. D., Bertelsen, P., Gladsjo, L. A., Streeter, S., & Brill, P. The African Americans: many rivers to cross : an unprecedented journey through African Americans history .

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Henry Louis Gates, Jr et al.. The African Americans: Many Rivers to Cross : An Unprecedented Journey Through African Americans History. .

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Henry Louis Gates, Jr et al.. The African Americans: Many Rivers to Cross : An Unprecedented Journey Through African Americans History .

Harvard Citation (style guide)

Gates, H. L., Jr., Goodman, R. D., Bertelsen, P., Gladsjo, L. A., Streeter, S. and Brill, P. (n.d.). The african americans: many rivers to cross : an unprecedented journey through african americans history.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Gates, Henry Louis, Jr., et al. The African Americans: Many Rivers to Cross : An Unprecedented Journey Through African Americans History

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