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The Negro soldier / produced by the War Department, Special Services Division, Army Special Services with the cooperation of the Signal Corps. ; [produced by Frank Capra ; written by Carlton Moss ; directed by Stuart Heisler].

Format Video (DVD)
Publication Info[Naples, FL] : Mad Phat Enterprises, 2009.
Description1 videodisc (40 min.) : sd., b&w ; 4 3/4 in.
Subject(s)
United States. Army--African American troops --History.
African American soldiers--History.
World War, 1939-1945--Propaganda.
Other author/creatorCapra, Frank, 1897-1991
Other author/creatorMoss, Carlton
Other author/creatorHeisler, Stuart, 1896-1979
Other author/creatorUnited States. Army Air Forces. Orchestra.
Other author/creatorUnited States. War Department
Other author/creatorUnited States. Army. Signal Corps
Other author/creatorMad Phat Enterprises.
Abstract Using actual newsreel film as well as captured enemy material and recreated scenes, The Negro soldier was intended to build pride among blacks, while educating whites of the role of blacks throughout American history.
General noteVideodisc release of the documentary motion picture produced in 1944. This DVD copy produced from Video Yesteryear videorecording produced in 1983.
General note"Video release date: September 17, 2009"--Amazon.com web site.
General noteAspect ratio 4:3.
CreditsMusic, Army Air Forces Orchestra.
Technical detailsDVD-R, NTSC, all regions.
Genre/formDocumentary films.
Genre/formHistorical films.
Genre/formPropaganda films.
Genre/formDocumentary films.
Genre/formHistorical films.
Genre/formHistory.
Genre/formPropaganda films.

Available Items

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner Compact DVDs E185.63 .N4 2009 DVD ✔ Available Place Hold
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