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To be young, gifted and black

Title
To be young, gifted and black [videorecording] / Robert M. Fresco, WNET 13.
Publication
Bloomington, IN : Indiana University Audio-Visual Center with the MacArthur Foundation, 1972.

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Additional Authors
  • Fresco, Robert M.
  • Schultz, Michael, 1938-
  • Dee, Ruby
  • Freeman, Al, Jr., 1934-2012
  • McNeil, Claudia
  • Jones, Lauren
  • Barrie, Barbara
  • Scheider, Roy
  • Danner, Blythe
  • Nemiroff, Robert
Description
1 videocassette (90 min.) : sd., col.; 1/2 in.
Summary
This dramatic portrayal recounts the life and work of the late playwright, Lorraine Hansberry, author of A Raisin in the sun and other plays. The story follows her youth in Chicago, her move to Harlem, and her struggles to win a place in the American literary world.
Uniform Title
Great performances (WNET (Television station : New York, N.Y.))
Subjects
Note
  • Televised as part of the Great performances series.
  • Based on the book and stage play by Robert Nemiroff.
  • Also distributed by Monterey Home Video.
Credits (note)
  • Director, Michael A. Schultz.
Performer (note)
  • Ruby Dee, Al Freeman, Jr. ... [et al.]
ISBN
1569940177
Title
To be young, gifted and black [videorecording] / Robert M. Fresco, WNET 13.
Imprint
Bloomington, IN : Indiana University Audio-Visual Center with the MacArthur Foundation, 1972.
Credits
Director, Michael A. Schultz.
Cast
Ruby Dee, Al Freeman, Jr. ... [et al.]
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Added Author
Fresco, Robert M., television producer.
Schultz, Michael, 1938- television director.
Dee, Ruby, actor.
Freeman, Al, Jr., 1934-2012, actor.
McNeil, Claudia, actor.
Jones, Lauren, actor.
Barrie, Barbara, actor.
Scheider, Roy, actor.
Danner, Blythe, actor.
Nemiroff, Robert, adapter.
Added Title
Great performances (WNET (Television station : New York, N.Y.))
Publisher No.
34616
Branch Call Number
VC 812.5 T
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