The African Americans (DVD) : many rivers to cross : an unprecedented journey through African Americans history / written and presented by Henry Louise Gate, Jr.
Publisher:
PBS?,
Copyright Date:
2014?
Description:
2 videodiscs (approximately 360 min.) : DVD video, sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Title from sell sheet. Host: Henry Louis Gates Jr. Originally broadcast on PBS Television in 2013.
Contents:
It's Nation Time (1968-2013). The Age of Slavery (1800-1860) -- Into the Fire (1861-1896) -- Making a Way Out of No Way (1897-1940) -- Rise! (1940-1968) -- It's Nation Time (1968-2013).
Summary:
Explore with Professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr., the evolution of the African-American people, as well as the multiplicity of cultural institutions, political strategies, and religious and social perspectives they developed-forging their own history, culture and society against unimaginable odds.
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.