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Unforgivable blackness : the rise and fall of Jack Johnson / a Florentine Films productions ; PBS ; produced by David Schaye, Paul Barnes, Ken Burnes ; written by Geoffrey C. Ward ; a film directed by Ken Burns.

Format Video (DVD)
Publication InfoHollywood, Calif. : Paramount : PBS Home Video, ©2005.
Description2 videodiscs (220 min.) : sound, color and black and white ; 4 3/4 in.
Subject(s)
Other author/creatorBurns, Ken, 1953-
Other author/creatorDavid, Keith.
Other author/creatorJackson, Samuel L.
Other author/creatorCrouch, Stanley.
Other author/creatorJones, James Earl.
Other author/creatorEarly, Gerald Lyn.
Other author/creatorMarsalis, Wynton, 1961-
Other author/creatorParamount Pictures Corporation.
Other author/creatorPBS Home Video.
Abstract The in-depth and intimate story of one of the most important African Americans to live in the first half of the 20th century. Tells the story of Jack Johnson, who was the first African American boxer to win the most coveted title in all of sports - Heavyweight Campion of the World. Includes his struggles in and out of the ring and his desire to live his life as a free man.
General noteSpecial features: the making-of 'Unforgivable blackness'; footage not shown on PBS broadcast; special music video featuring Wynton Marsalis.
CreditsEditors, Paul Barnes, Erik Ewers ; original music composer, Wynton Marsalis.
Performer Narrator: Keith David ; voice of Jack Johnson: Samuel L. Jackson ; interviews with: Stanley Crouch, James Earl Jones, Gerald Early, Jose Torres, Randy Roberts, Jack Newfield, Bert Sugar, W.C. Heinz, George Plimpton.
Audience MPAA rating: Not rated.
Technical detailsDVD.
LanguageClosed-captioned.
Genre/formVideo recordings for the hearing impaired.
ISBN1415707448
UPC 097368874541
Publisher number88745 Paramount
Stock numberMidwest Tapes http://www.midwesttapes.com

Available Items

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Joyner Compact DVDs GV1132 .J6 U54 2005 DVD ✔ Available Place Hold