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Summary:
- A series of biblical stories are told from a black perspective. Unlike many Hollywood biblical epics, this sensitive, thoughtful film brings to the scriptures a profound level of understanding. Featuring the joyful gospel sounds of the Hall Johnson Choir.
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Language Notes:
- English dialogue, English, French, or Spanish subtitles; closed-captioned.
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System Details:
- DVD, region 1, full screen presentation; Dolby Digital mono; dual-layer.
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Performers:
- Cast: Rex Ingram, Eddie Anderson, Oscar Polk, Frank H. Wilson, George Reed, Abraham Gleaves, Myrtle Anderson.
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Production Credits:
- Music, Hall Johnson Choir ; cinematography, Hal Mohr ; editor, George Amy.
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General Notes:
- Title from container.
Originally released as a motion picture in 1936.
Special features: commentary by actor LeVar Burton and Black Cultural scholars Herb Boyd and Ed Guerrera; 2 vingage musical shorts: "Rufus Jones for president", featuring Ethel Waters and 7-year-old Sammy Davis Jr.; "An all-colored vaudeville show", featuring Adelaide Hall and the Nicholas Brothers; theatrical trailer.
(Copy 2) Gift: Bequest of Joe Morris, November 2013.
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Audience:
- MPAA rating: Not rated.
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Physical Description:
- 1 videodisc (approximately 93 min.) : sound, black & white ; 4 3/4 in.
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Physical Characteristics:
- plastic; metal; monochrome
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Audio Characteristics:
- digital; optical
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Digital Characteristics:
- video file; DVD video; region 1
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Call Numbers:
- GRE 1936 DVD
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ISBNs:
- 1419817116
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Other Standard Numbers:
- Universal Product Code: 012569676756
Publisher Number, Warner Home Video: 67675
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OCLC Numbers:
- 926163694
62764685 [Invalid]
