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Title:

The black giant [videorecording] / an InVision production for Majestic Films International ; written and produced by Vivian Ducat. War and oil / an InVision production for Majestic Films International ; produced and directed by Ben Loeterman.

Format:

[videorecording] /

Publisher:

Public Media Video,

Copyright Date:

c1993

Description:

1 videocassette (106 min.) : sd., col. & b&w ; 1/2 in.

Subject:

Petroleum industry and trade--History--History--20th century.
World politics--20th century.
Petroleum industry and trade--History--History--20th century.
World War, 1939-1945--Causes.
Documentary films.
Films for the hearing impaired.

Other Authors:

Yergin, Daniel. Prize.
InVision Productions.
Majestic Films International.
Public Media Video (Firm)

Other Titles:

War and oil.

Notes:

Based on the Pulitzer Prize winning book by Daniel Yergin. Made in 1992.

Summary:

The 1st program describes how the American oil industry wrestled with shortages and surpluses of oil in the 1920s and how the magic of oil touched everyone, from millions of new car owners to hopeful Texan wildcatters. The 2nd program discusses how oil dictated Hitler's strategy during World War II, how lack of oil slowed Japan's war machine and how oil ultimately determined victory or defeat.

Series:

The Prize : the epic quest for oil, money & power ; programs 3 & 4

ISBN:

9780780012738
0780012739

Locations:

USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)