For love of liberty [videorecording] : the story of America's black patriots / a film by Frank Martin ; directed by Frank Martin ; written by Frank Martin & Jeff Stetson ; produced by Frank Martin, Rudy Poe, James Crite.
Format:
[videorecording] :
Edition:
Letterbox widescreen, Academic edition.
Publisher:
Distributed by Eleventh Day EntertainmentInc.,
Copyright Date:
c2010
Description:
3 videodiscs (514 min.) : sd., col. with b&w sequences ; 4 3/4 in. + professor's guide.
Hosted by Halle Berry ; narrated by Avery Brooks ; introduction by Colin Powell. Story by James Crite, Jeff Stetson. "University edition"--Disc label; "College & University edition"--Container. Originally produced in 2009. "Professor's guide" is a detailed table of contents, listing individual chapters of episodes.
Contents:
Disc 1. For love of liberty ; Will the Negro fight? ; The world at war-WWI -- Disc 2. The long green line ; The struggle continues -- Disc 3. For love of liberty, abridged version (45 min.) ; Stories of Black patriots in the Civil War ; Archival footage.
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.
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.