Title:
Freedom riders / American Experience Films presents ; a film by Stanley Nelson ; produced by Laurens Grant ; A production of Firelight Films ; WGBH Educational Foundation ; written, produced and directed by Stanley Nelson.
ISBN:
9781608834013
Edition:
Widescreen, educator's edition.
Publication Information:
[United States] : PBS Distribution, [2011]
©2011
Physical Description:
1 videodisc (120 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
General Note:
Originally produced as a documentary in 2010.
DVD ; NTSC, Region 1 ; widescreen presentation ; 5.1 surround audio.
Awards Note:
Nominated, Best Documentary Screenplay (Stanley Nelson), 2011 Writers Guild of America Awards ; Official Selection, 2010 Sundance Film Festival.
Summary:
This inspirational documentary is about a band of courageous civil-rights activists calling themselves the Freedom Riders. Gaining impressive access to influential figures on both sides of the issue, it chronicles a chapter of American history that stands as an astonishing testament to the accomplishment of youth and what can result from the incredible combination of personal conviction and the courage to organize against all odds.
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Language Note:
Optional English SDH for people who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Audience:
Not rated.
Production Credits:
Director of photography, Robert Shepard ; editors, Lewis Erskine, Aljernon Tunsil ; original music, Tom Phillips ; original concept developed by Paul Taylor ; series producer, Susan Bellows.
OCLC Number:
ocn691258761
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