The HistoryMakers video oral history with Russell Williams, II.
| Format | Video (Streaming) |
| Publication | Chicago, Illinois : The HistoryMakers, [2016] |
| Description | 1 online resource (8 video files (3 hr., 39 min., 16 sec.)) : sound, color. |
| Supplemental Content | https://go.openathens.net/redirector/ecu.edu?url=https://da.thehistorymakers.org/storiesForBio;ID=A2007.273 |
| Subjects |
| Other author/creator | Williams, Russell, 1952- interviewee. |
| Other author/creator | Butler, Cheryl B. (Cheryl Blanche), 1967- interviewer. |
| Other author/creator | Hickey, Matthew, director of photography. |
| Other author/creator | HistoryMakers (Video oral history collection), production company. |
| Variant title | History Makers video oral history with Russell Williams, II |
| Portion of title | Russell Williams, II |
| Abstract | Film producer Russell Williams, II was born on October 14, 1952 in Washington, D.C. Williams attended The American University, where he earned his B.A. degree in film production and literature. He furthered his education by earning a certificate in electronics from the University of Sound Arts in 1979. Williams worked as an audio engineer for WRC/NBC-TV from 1973 to 1975 and again between 1977 and 1978. In 1978, he was hired by WMAL/ABC Radio as an engineer and editor. In 1990, Williams won an Academy Award for Best Achievement in Sound for Glory and won another Academy Award for his contribution as a sound mixer for Dances With Wolves in 1991. Williams' other film and television credits include Field of Dreams, Boomerang, 12 Angry Men, The Temptations, Training Day and The Eyes on the Prize documentaries. Williams also worked as an associate professor at Howard University, UCLA and USC. |
| Credits | Videographer, Matthew Hickey. |
| Performer | Cheryl Butler, interviewer. |
| Date/time/place of a event note | Recorded Washington, District of Columbia 2007 September 26. |
| Source of description | Vendor-supplied metadata. |
| Genre/form | Internet videos. |
| Genre/form | Interviews. |
| Genre/form | Nonfiction films. |
| Genre/form | Oral histories. |
| Genre/form | Oral histories. |
| Genre/form | Internet videos. |
| Genre/form | Nonfiction films. |
| Stock number | A2007.273 HistoryMakers |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |