Summary
The in-depth and intimate story of one of the most important African Americans to live in the first half of the 20th century. Tells the story of Jack Johnson, who was the first African American boxer to win the most coveted title in all of sports--Heavyweight Champion of the World. Includes his stru... Full description
Summary: |
The in-depth and intimate story of one of the most important African Americans to live in the first half of the 20th century. Tells the story of Jack Johnson, who was the first African American boxer to win the most coveted title in all of sports--Heavyweight Champion of the World. Includes his struggles in and out of the ring and his desire to live his life as a free man in race-obsessed America. |
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Item Description: |
Reproduction of the PBS broadcast, c2004, with additional special features: the making-of 'Unforgivable blackness'; footage not shown on PBS broadcast; special music video featuring Wynton Marsalis. |
Physical Description: |
2 videodiscs (220 min.) : sound, color and black and white ; 4 3/4 in. |
Format: |
DVD, region 1, NTSC, widescreen presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound. |
Audience: |
MPAA rating: Not rated ; Canadian home video rating: PG. |
Production Credits: |
Cinematographers, Buddy Squires, Stephen McCarthy ; editors, Paul Barnes, Erik Ewers ; original music composer, Wynton Marsalis. |
ISBN: |
1415707448 9781415707449 1887050620 9781887050623 1415712336 9781415712337 |
Access: |
Restricted to home use or face to face teaching. |