The way it was / BBC ; produced in association with the Arts Council of Great Britain.
| Format | Video (DVD) |
| Publication Info | Princeton, NJ : Films for the Humanities & Sciences, ©2003. |
| Description | 1 DVD (30 min.) : sound, color with black and white ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Subjects |
| Other author/creator | Chadha, Gurinder. |
| Other author/creator | Johnson, Karen. |
| Other author/creator | Arts Council of Great Britain. |
| Other author/creator | British Broadcasting Corporation. |
| Other author/creator | Films for the Humanities (Firm) |
| Variant title | Title on DVD label: The Way it was : three views of an event |
| Series | The English file, using the power of language ; [1] English file ; 1. UNAUTHORIZED |
| Abstract | Compares and contrasts three accounts of a 19th century battle between the British and Russian armies to illustrate differing points of view and writing styles. Analyzes them within the context of who wrote them, for whom, and why. Considers the importance of understanding an author's purpose and investigates the impact a writer's relationship to his or her audience can have on the form and point of view of what he or she writes. |
| General note | Originally produced in 1994 as a videocassette. |
| Credits | Producer, Karen Johnson ; director, Gurinder Chadha ; consultant, Patrick Scott. |
| Technical details | DVD. |
| Publisher number | FFH 7481 Films for the Humanities & Sciences |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | Compact DVDs | PE1421 .W38 2003 DVD | ✔ Available | Place Hold |