Prayer in America [videorecording] / a presentation of Iowa Public Television ; a Duncan Entertainment production ; written & produced by Chip Duncan, Patricia Ostermick & Alison Rostankowski ; directed by Chip Duncan.
Format:
[videorecording] /
Edition:
[Fullscreen].
Publisher:
Distributed by Questar,
Copyright Date:
2008
Description:
1 videodisc (ca. 110 min.) : sd., b&w and col. ; 4 3/4 in.
As seen on American Public Television. "Inspired by James P. Moore, Jr.'s acclaimed book One nation under God: the history of prayer in America ..." --Container. Narration, Laura Gordon. Design & summary: c2008. Originally produced in 2007.
Contents:
The spectrum of prayer in America -- Immigrant & slave prayer in America -- Industrialism & civil rights prayer in America -- Public schools & prayer in America -- Reform prayer in America -- Science & prayer in America -- Civil religion & prayer in America.
Summary:
A two-part film exploring how prayer and religion have shaped the United States from its earliest days to the present.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.