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Title:
The African Americans : many rivers to cross : an unprecedented journey through African Americans history / written and presented by Henry Louise Gate, Jr.
ISBN:
9781608839971
Publication Information:
[United States] : [PBS?], [2014?]

Arlington, VA : PBS Distribution, 2014.
Physical Description:
2 videodiscs (approximately 360 min.) : DVD video, sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
General Note:
Title from sell sheet.

Originally broadcast on PBS Television in 2013.

DVD, widescreen presentation.
Contents:
Black Atlantic (1500-1800) -- Age of Slavery (1800-1860) -- Into the Fire (1861-1896) -- Making a Way Out of No Way (1897-1940) -- Rise! (1940-1968) -- It's Nation Time (1968-2013).
Summary:
Explore with Professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr., the evolution of the African-American people, as well as the multiplicity of cultural institutions, political strategies, and religious and social perspectives they developed-forging their own history, culture and society against unimaginable odds.
Geographic Term:
United States -- Civilization -- African American influences
Subject Term:
African Americans -- History

African Americans -- Social conditions

African Americans -- Social life and customs

Black people--United States -- History.

Black people--United States -- Social conditions.

Black people--United States -- Social life and customs
Genre:
Historical television programs

Nonfiction television programs

Video recordings for people who are deaf or hard of hearing
Added Author:
Gates, Henry Louis, Jr
Added Corporate Author:
Public Broadcasting Service (U.S.)

PBS Distribution (Firm)
Language Note:
English dialogue; English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing (SDH).
Audience:
Rating: TV-PG.
Performer:
Host: Henry Louis Gates Jr.
OCLC Number:
ocn864447394
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