Edition statement on disc and spine. "Library edition. Full length documentary formatted into 2 episodes as it was originally broadcast on PBS."--Web site. Library facilitator's guide (<6> p.) inserted in container. Host: Halle Berry; narrated by Avery Brooks.
Contents:
Disc 1 (115 min.). The revolution through World War II -- Disc 2 (116 min.). World War II through President Obama -- Disc 3 (ca. 307 min.). For love of liberty, abridged version (47 min.) ; For love of liberty : stories of Black patriots in the Civil War (35 min.) ; Archive material (ca. 180 min.) ; Photomontages (ca. 45 min.)
Summary:
Gain an unprecedented look at the experiences and accomplishments of African Americans in the military, and learn why such a group of heroic men and women would fight for the freedom of others that they themselves weren't able to enjoy. Hosted by Halle Berry with an introduction by Colin Powell, and features the voices of Morgan Freeman, Bill Cosby, Danny Glover, John Travolta, and many more.
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