Freedom riders
(DVD)
Contributors
Published
[United States] : PBS Distribution, [2011].
Edition
[Widescreen presentation].
ISBN
9781608834013, 1608834018
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (115 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
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Status
Adult DVD - Public Shelving
DVD 323.1196 FRE
1 available
DVD 323.1196 FRE
1 available
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Adult DVD - Public Shelving | DVD 323.1196 FRE | On Shelf |
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Subjects
LC Subjects
African Americans -- Civil rights -- History -- 20th century.
Arsenault, Raymond -- Film adaptations.
Civil rights demonstrations -- United States -- 20th century.
Civil rights movements -- United States -- History -- 20th century -- Personal narratives.
Civil rights movements -- United States -- History.
Civil rights workers -- United States -- 20th century -- Personal narratives.
Documentary films
Feature films
Film adaptations
Freedom Rides, 1961.
Historical films
Nonfiction films
Race discrimination -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
Racism -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
Segregation -- United States -- Personal narratives.
United States -- Race relations -- 20th century.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired
Arsenault, Raymond -- Film adaptations.
Civil rights demonstrations -- United States -- 20th century.
Civil rights movements -- United States -- History -- 20th century -- Personal narratives.
Civil rights movements -- United States -- History.
Civil rights workers -- United States -- 20th century -- Personal narratives.
Documentary films
Feature films
Film adaptations
Freedom Rides, 1961.
Historical films
Nonfiction films
Race discrimination -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
Racism -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
Segregation -- United States -- Personal narratives.
United States -- Race relations -- 20th century.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired
More Details
Published
[United States] : PBS Distribution, [2011].
Format
DVD
Edition
[Widescreen presentation].
Language
English
ISBN
9781608834013, 1608834018
UPC
841887014045
Notes
General Note
Based in part on the book Freedom riders: 1961 and the struggle for racial justice, by Raymond Arsenault.
General Note
Originally produced as a documentary in 2010.
Creation/Production Credits
Editors, Lewis Erskine, Aljernon Tunsil ; original music, Tom Phillips ; director of photography, Robert Shepard.
Date/Time and Place of Event
Television premiere, May 16, 2011, on the PBS series American Experience.
Description
This inspirational documentary is about a band of courageous civil-rights activists calling themselves the Freedom Riders. Gaining impressive access to influential figures on both sides of the issue, it chronicles a chapter of American history that stands as an astonishing testament to the accomplishment of youth and what can result from the incredible combination of personal conviction and the courage to organize against all odds.
Target Audience
Not rated.
System Details
DVD ; NTSC, Region 1 ; widescreen presentation ; 5.1 surround audio.
Language
Optional English SDH for the hearing impaired.
Awards
Nominated, Best Documentary Screenplay (Stanley Nelson), 2011 Writers Guild of America Awards ; Official Selection, 2010 Sundance Film Festival.
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Nelson, S., Grant, L., Arsenault, R., & Phillips, T. (2011). Freedom riders ([Widescreen presentation].). PBS Distribution.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Stanley Nelson et al.. 2011. Freedom Riders. PBS Distribution.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Stanley Nelson et al.. Freedom Riders PBS Distribution, 2011.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Nelson, Stanley, Laurens Grant, Raymond Arsenault, and Tom Phillips. Freedom Riders [Widescreen presentation]., PBS Distribution, 2011.
Note! Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy. Citation formats are based on standards as of August 2021.
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