The March The story of the greatest march in American history produced by David Lawson & Lina Gopaul ; directed by John Akomfrah ; produced by Smoking Dogs Films in association with Cactus Three and Sundance Productions for PBS, BBC, France 3 TV. [dvd]
Format:
[dvd]
Publisher:
PBS Distribution,
Copyright Date:
2013
Description:
1 videodisc (approximately 60 min.) sound, black and white scenes, color 4 3/4 in.
Documentary. Narrated by Denzel Washington. Featuring: Harry Belafonte, Joan Baez, Clarence B. Jones, Roger Mudd, and Oprah Winfrey. Originally broadcast on PBS on March 27, 2013.
Contents:
Bombingham -- AP Randolph and Bayard Rustin -- Kennedy--we must remind him -- To be free in '63 -- Two top Communist -- Gay, red and black -- Impending violence -- I hope they come -- A simmering dispute -- The destiny of American democracy.
Summary:
Witness the compelling and dramatic story of the 1963 March on Washington, where Dr. Martin Luther King gave his stirring "I Have a Dream" speech. This watershed event in the Civil Rights Movement helped change the face of America. Recounts the events when 250,000 people came together to form the largest demonstration the young American democracy had ever seen.
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.