Almost a woman
a production of ALT Films for ExxonMobil Masterpiece Theatre's American Collection; director, Betty Kaplan
- Resource Type:
- DVD Video
- Creation:
- 2002
- Publication:
- [New York] : PBS Home Video, 2006
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Availability
| Location | Call Number | Availability | Request |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALM 2002 DVD | Ask at the Service Desk | Request pickup |
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- Summary:
- At age thirteen, Esmeralda, is the oldest child of six. She shoulders the responsibility of learning English as her mother's interpreter and guide through the challenges of their new life in America. Mami is the passionate and beautiful mother who moves the family to the U.S. seeking medical care for her son's chronically infected foot. Tata, Esmeralda's stoical grandmother, is the matriarch of the American ranch of the family.
- Contributors:
- Kaplan, Betty , director
- Languages:
- English
- Language Notes:
- Closed-captioned.
In English. - Related Works:
- Motion picture adaptation of: Almost a woman [by Santiago, E.]
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- Subjects:
- System Details:
- DVD, region 1, full screen (1.33:1) presentation; Dolby Digital stereo.
- Performers:
- Cast: Ana Maria Lagasca, Wanda De Jesus, Miriam Colón.
- Production Credits:
- Music, Lee Holdridge.
- General Notes:
- Title from container.
Adapted by Esmeralda Santiago from her novel of the same title. - Audience:
- Not rated.
- Physical Description:
- 1 videodisc (120 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
- Physical Characteristics:
- plastic; metal; polychrome
- Audio Characteristics:
- digital; optical
- Digital Characteristics:
- video file; DVD video; region 1
- Call Numbers:
- ALM 2002 DVD
- ISBNs:
- 0793691494
9780793691494 - Other Standard Numbers:
- Universal Product Code: 841887006507
Publisher Number, PBS Home Video: EMAC606 - OCLC Numbers:
- 68965978
