The autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman
(DVD) 

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Published
[S.l.] : New York, NY : Classic Media, Inc. ; Sony Wonder, [2005].
Edition
30th anniversary special ed.
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (150 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
UPC
074645895390

Notes

General Note
Based on the novel of the same title by Ernest J. Gaines.
General Note
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 important of oral story-telling; Best Picture and Best Actress Emmy clips; Digitally remastered.
Creation/Production Credits
Cinematographer, James Crabe ; music, Fred Karlin.
Participants/Performers
Cicely Tyson, Barbara Chaney, Richard Dysart, Katherine Helmond, Michael Murphy, Odetta, Thalmus Rasulala.
Date/Time and Place of Event
Originally produced as a television movie in 1973.
Description
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.
Target Audience
Not rated.
System Details
DVD, region 1, full screen presentation; Dolby digital.
Language
Closed-captioned.
Awards
Winner of 9 Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Special, Best Actress and Best Teleplay.