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Film, VideoThe American experience. Roots of Resistance--a story of the underground railroad Catalog Record Only Chronicles the history of slavery in the United States and of the Underground Railroad, a network of escape routes black slaves took in the mid-1800's to freedom. Their flight from the South was organized by other escaped slaves and their allies, including Harriet Tubman and Frederick Douglass.
- Contributor: LC Off-Air Taping Collection (Library of Congress) - Copyright Collection (Library of Congress) - LC Collection (Library of Congress) - Thomas, Theodore - Bagwell, Orlando - McCullough, David G. - Dee, Ruby
- Date: 1990
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Film, VideoThe manions of America Catalog Record Only Rory O'Manion is a hot-headed and rebellious farmer, who has become increasingly fed up with his meager existence in British-controlled Ireland during the Great Potato Famine of the 19th century. He ironically meets and falls in love with Rachel Clement, the feisty daughter of a local English landlord, but he decides to set off to establish a new life in America without her.
- Contributor: Parkins, Barbara - Sisson, Rosemary Anne - Dubin, Charles - E1 Entertainment (Firm) - Maccorkindale, Simon - Nixon, Agnes - Mulgrew, Kate - Brosnan, Pierce - Emi Television Programs, Inc - Sargent, Joseph - Stevens, Morty
- Date: 2012
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Film, VideoFar and away Catalog Record Only PA599-489 U.S. Copyright Office Copyright: Universal City Studios, Inc. and Imagine Films Entertainment, Inc. [DCR and REG unknown] PUB 5May92; PA599-489. Copyright notice on film: Universal City Studios, Inc. and Imagine Films Entertainment, Inc. ; 1992. Title appears on leader as: Far & away. Story by Bob Dolman and Ron Howard ; executive producer, Todd Hallowell ; music by John Williams ; film editors,...
- Contributor: Copyright Collection (Library of Congress) - Kidman, Nicole - Cruise, Tom - Howard, Ron - Dolman, Bob
- Date: 1992
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Film, VideoConspiracy? Lincoln assassination
Lincoln assassination Catalog Record Only An investigation into the possibility of a conspiracy surrounding Abraham Lincoln's assassination.- Contributor: Copyright Collection (Library of Congress)
- Date: 2004
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Film, VideoAmistad
Black mutiny Catalog Record Only Amistad is about a 1839 mutiny onboard a slave ship that is traveling towards the Northeast coast of America. Much of the story involves a court room drama about the slave who led the revolt.- Contributor: Franzoni, David - Hopkins, Anthony - Hounsou, Djimon - Copyright Collection (Library of Congress) - Spielberg, Steven - McConaughey, Matthew - Hawthorne, Nigel - Freeman, Morgan
- Date: 1997
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Film, VideoThe American experience. Hearts and hands
Hearts and hands Catalog Record Only The material culture of quilting is shown indicating that women made quilts from the early 19th century to the early 20th century as a way to artistically express their history, culture, and beliefs.- Contributor: LC Off-Air Taping Collection (Library of Congress) - Ferris, Beth - Copyright Collection (Library of Congress) - Houfek, Nancy - McCullough, David G. - Ferrero, Pat
- Date: 1988
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Film, VideoPlayhouse 90. Massacre at Sand Creek
Massacre at Sand Creek | Playhouse ninety Catalog Record Only A drama set in 1860s Colorado about the tragically manipulative ways of a U.S. Army colonel who forces the Cheyenne to fight a battle they want to avoid. Seeking fame and the rank of a general, the self-serving colonel drives the Cheyenne warriors into an unprotectable region known as Sand Creek. Despite the efforts of a young U.S. soldier intent on saving them, the...- Contributor: Derek, John - Hiller, Arthur - Schallert, William - Sloane, Everett - Sackheim, William - Columbia (Screen Gems Tv) Collection (Library of Congress)
- Date: 1956
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Film, Video12 Years a Slave
Twelve years a slave Catalog Record Only Based on the true story of Solomon Northup. It is 1841, and Northup, an accomplished, free citizen of New York, is kidnapped and sold into slavery. Stripped of his identity and deprived of all dignity, Northup is ultimately purchased by ruthless plantation owner Edwin Epps and must find the strength within to survive. Filled with powerful performances by an astonishing cast including Chiwetel Ejiofor,...- Contributor: Chalk, Chris (Christopher Eugene) - Katagas, Anthony - New Regency (Firm) - Filmfour (Firm) - Oduye, Adepero - Norris, Patricia - River Road Entertainment (Firm) - Zimmer, Hans - Milchan, Arnon - Nyong'o, Lupita ... Chalk, Chris (Christopher Eugene) - Katagas, Anthony - New Regency (Firm) - Filmfour (Firm) - Oduye, Adepero - Norris, Patricia - River Road Entertainment (Firm) - Zimmer, Hans - Milchan, Arnon - Nyong'o, Lupita - Gardner, Dede - Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, Inc - Northup, Solomon - Pitt, Brad - Plan B (Firm) - Woodard, Alfre - Bobbitt, Sean - Kleiner, Jeremy - Dano, Paul - Williams, Michael Kenneth - Paulson, Sarah - McNairy, Scoot - Walker, Joe - Cumberbatch, Benedict - Ridley, John - Fassbender, Michael - Pohlad, William - Regency Enterprises - Dillahunt, Garret - Ejiofor, Chiwetel - Giamatti, Paul - McQueen, Steve - Stockhausen, Adam
- Date: 2013
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Film, VideoFrederick Law Olmsted Catalog Record Only Frederick Law Olmsted's life is dramatized, including his creation of New York's Central Park and his pioneering vision for other parks.
- Contributor: LC Off-Air Taping Collection (Library of Congress) - Strathairn, David - Lawson, James - Hamilton, Richard - Gerroll, Daniel - Beveridge, Charles E. - Timreck, T. W. (Theodor William)
- Date: 1991
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Film, VideoThis was America. Faces of America Catalog Record Only Copyright: no reg. Copyright notice on video: Boston Broadcasters, Inc. ; 1980. Research and photographs compiled by Martin W. Sandler, Sherry Reisner ; associate producer, Peter Fiedler ; music by Robert Cavicchio, Edward Korvin, Ron Frangipane ; editing, Dave Teixeira ; director of cinematography, Ed Dadulak. Host: William Shatner. Sources cited below give years of original syndication as 1978 and 1979; unable to determine...
- Contributor: Schlow, Steve - Pelanne, Claude - Copyright Collection (Library of Congress) - Reisner, Sherry - Shatner, William - Sandler, Martin W.
- Date: 1978
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Film, VideoEqual justice under law. The Marshall years. Gibbons vs. Ogden
Marshall years | Gibbons vs. Ogden | Gibbons versus Ogden Catalog Record Only PA382-680 U.S. Copyright Office Copyright: PUB 18Nov87; REG 9May88; PA382-680. Copyright notice on film: Metropolitan Pittsburgh Public Broadcasting, Inc. ; 1987. MAVIS 1832791; Equal justice under law. The Marshall years. Gibbons vs. Ogden. [1987]. Source used: copyright data sheet. viewing copy; Received: 1988-12-02; copyright deposit--RNR; Copyright Collection. qxp- Contributor: Copyright Collection (Library of Congress) - Wqed (Television Station : Pittsburgh, Pa.)
- Date: 1987
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Film, VideoProfiles in courage. John Peter Altgeld
John Peter Altgeld Catalog Record Only A documentary profile of John Peter Altgeld, one-time Governor of Illinois. Shows how Governor Altgeld sacrificed his career by granting full pardon to a group of anarchists, whom he believed had been unfairly convicted in a murder conspiracy trial. Includes scenes of their trial. Traces the philosophy of anarchism in American history and examines the social pressures of the new industrialism that led to...- Contributor: Kerr, John - Petrie, Daniel - Riddle, Nelson - Meredith, Burgess - St. John, Howard - Copyright Collection (Library of Congress) - Nevins, Allan - Selzer, Milton - NBC Television Network - Saudek, Robert - Goodman, Philip S. - Cassavetes, John - Robert Saudek Associates - Rsa Venture Collection (Library of Congress) - Kennedy, John F. (John Fitzgerald)
- Date: 1965
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Film, VideoThis was America. Hometown Catalog Record Only Copyright: no reg. Copyright notice on video: Boston Broadcasters, Inc. ; 1980. Photographs compiled by Martin Sandler, Sherry Reisner ; editing, David Teixeira ; director of photography, Ed Dadulak ; music by Edward Korvin, Ron Frangipane. Host: William Shatner. Sources cited below list years of original syndication as 1978 and 1979; unable to determine in which year this program was first syndicated. Sources used:...
- Contributor: Schlow, Steve - Pelanne, Claude - Copyright Collection (Library of Congress) - Reisner, Sherry - Shatner, William - Sandler, Martin W.
- Date: 1978
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Film, VideoA Wild and impractical scheme Catalog Record Only Copyright: no reg. Copyright notice on film: Kaw Valley Films, Inc. ; 1985. Originally released under title Railroads and westward expansion, 1800-1845 by BFA Educational Media in 1978. Full name of production company is Calvin Communications. Sources used: M/B/RS organizations file; copyright descriptive material; Educational film & video locator, 4th ed., v. 2, p. 2602; copyright data sheet. Received: 11/17/86; ref print; copyright deposit--407;...
- Contributor: Copyright Collection (Library of Congress)
- Date: 1985
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Film, VideoBiography. The Tiffanys : the mark of excellence.
A&E biography | Tiffany, the mark of excellence Catalog Record Only Looks at the rise of the American jewelry house, which was founded in 1837 as a small notions store by Charles Tiffany. Included: how Tiffanys made its mark with silver pieces, and Charles Tiffany's talent for publicity.- Contributor: Perkins, Jack - Copyright Collection (Library of Congress)
- Date: 1998
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Film, VideoAmerica's castles. The great frontier
Great frontier Catalog Record Only Mansions built by Old West pioneers are visited. Included: Terrace Hill in Iowa and Moss Mansion in Montana.- Contributor: Copyright Collection (Library of Congress) - Van Riper, Joe
- Date: 1997
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Film, Video12 years a slave
Twelve years a slave Catalog Record Only The harrowing account of a black man, born free in New York State, who was drugged, kidnapped, and sold into slavery in 1841. Having no way to contact his family, and fearing for his life if he told the truth, Solomon Northup was sold from plantation to plantation in Louisiana, toiling under cruel masters for twelve years before meeting Samuel Bass, a Canadian who...- Contributor: Chalk, Chris (Christopher Eugene) - Katagas, Anthony - New Regency (Firm) - Copyright Collection (Library of Congress) - Filmfour (Firm) - Oduye, Adepero - Norris, Patricia - River Road Entertainment (Firm) - Zimmer, Hans - Milchan, Arnon ... Chalk, Chris (Christopher Eugene) - Katagas, Anthony - New Regency (Firm) - Copyright Collection (Library of Congress) - Filmfour (Firm) - Oduye, Adepero - Norris, Patricia - River Road Entertainment (Firm) - Zimmer, Hans - Milchan, Arnon - Nyong'o, Lupita - Gardner, Dede - Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, Inc - Northup, Solomon - Pitt, Brad - Plan B (Firm) - Woodard, Alfre - Bobbitt, Sean - Kleiner, Jeremy - Dano, Paul - Williams, Michael Kenneth - Paulson, Sarah - Ross, Tessa - McNairy, Scoot - Killam, Taran - Cumberbatch, Benedict - Ridley, John - Walker, Joe - Fassbender, Michael - Pohlad, William - Regency Enterprises - Dillahunt, Garret - Ejiofor, Chiwetel - Giamatti, Paul - McQueen, Steve - Stockhausen, Adam
- Date: 2014
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Film, VideoBand of angels Catalog Record Only Hamish Bond is a plantation owner who has a secret past of slave trading. Rau-ru is a freedom-yearning slave who has been raised as a son by Bond. Amantha Starr is a fiery belle who goes on the auction block when her part-African heritage is revealed -- and is sold to Bond. She loathes Bond at first but is eventually won over.
- Contributor: Twist, John - Poitier, Sidney - Warner Bros. Pictures - Gable, Clark - Warren, Robert Penn - Walsh, Raoul - Knowles, Patric - Warner Home Video (Firm) - De Carlo, Yvonne - Goff, Ivan - Roberts, Ben - Reason, Rex - Steiner, Max - Zimbalist, Efrem
- Date: 2007
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Film, VideoHistory detectives. Special investigations
Special investigations | History detectives Catalog Record Only The team brings cutting edge investigative tools to some of America's biggest mysteries. As the detectives unearth fresh evidence, sift through clues and crisscross the country in search of answers, they reveal new perspectives on stories we thought we knew from the sinking of the SS Sultana to Jimmy Hoffa.- Contributor: Cowan, C. Wesley - Copyright Collection (Library of Congress) - Zuberi, Tukufu - Glover, Kaiama L. - PBS Distribution (Firm) - Lion Television Ltd
- Date: 2014
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Film, VideoThe first artist in America : the life and times of John Vanderlyn - artist
Life and times of John Vanderlyn - artist Catalog Record Only The First Artist in America is the story of John Vanderlyn, the celebrated artist who sketched and painted seven American presidents, rose to fame as a 19th century neoclassical history painter, and died penniless and alone in his hometown of Kingston, New York.- Contributor: Copyright Collection (Library of Congress) - Carey, Tobe - Webb, Robb - Willow Mixed Media, Inc - Carey, Meg
- Date: 2017
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Film, VideoHistory's mysteries. Chain gangs
Chain gangs Catalog Record Only History and reformation of chain gangs system in the correctional institutions of the United States.- Contributor: Mph Entertainment (Firm) - Goubeaux, Robert - Copyright Collection (Library of Congress) - Kent, Arthur - Ackroyd, David - Peltier, Melissa Jo
- Date: 2000
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Film, Video12 years a slave
Twelve years a slave Catalog Record Only "Solomon Northup is a free black man in 1840s America. He makes his living as a fiddle player, and his wife is a teacher. He is shanghaied by a pair of nefarious white men, and soon finds himself on a ship headed to New Orleans where he is informed he will be called Platt and is sold into slavery by an unscrupulous businessman. As...- Contributor: Pohlad, William - Kleiner, Jeremy - Regency Enterprises - Williams, Michael Kenneth - Northup, Solomon - Copyright Collection (Library of Congress) - Ejiofor, Chiwetel - Filmfour (Firm) - Plan B Entertainment - Gardner, Dede ... Pohlad, William - Kleiner, Jeremy - Regency Enterprises - Williams, Michael Kenneth - Northup, Solomon - Copyright Collection (Library of Congress) - Ejiofor, Chiwetel - Filmfour (Firm) - Plan B Entertainment - Gardner, Dede - New Regency (Firm) - Katagas, Anthony - Pitt, Brad - River Road Entertainment (Firm) - McQueen, Steve - Milchan, Arnon - Ridley, John - Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corporation - Fassbender, Michael
- Date: 2013
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Film, VideoA reason to live, a reason to die! Catalog Record Only "From Tonino Valerii, the director of My Name is Nobody and other classics spaghetti westerns comes this top-notch western set during the Civil War where eight condemned Union prisoners attempt to capture a Missouri fort from Confederate soldiers. Union Colonel Pembroke (James Coburn, Harry in Your Pocket) leads seven men on an impossible death mission, against all odds to overtake Fort Holman from the...
- Contributor: Gastaldi, Ernesto - Kino Lorber, Inc - Valerii, Tonino - Spencer, Bud - Ortolani, Riz - Savalas, Telly - Coburn, James
- Date: 2015
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Film, VideoThe American experience. The iron road Catalog Record Only Chronicles the story of the building of the first transcontinental railroad from Omaha to Sacramento.
- Contributor: McCullough, David G. - LC Off-Air Taping Collection (Library of Congress) - Goodwin, Neil
- Date: 1990
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Film, VideoCostume, 1750-1880. Catalog Record Only Presents examples of fancy dress or evening wear in America from 1750 to 1880, showing how much was an imitation of European fashion.
- Contributor: Photo Lab, Inc., Washington, D.C.
- Date: 1975