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The life of Sojourner Truth "ain't I a woman?"
Title
The life of Sojourner Truth [videorecording] : "ain't I a woman?" / Advanced American Communications, Inc. presents a One Step production ; screenplay by Judy Chaiken, Loren Stephens, Gloria Goldsmith ; director, Judy Chaiken.
Published
St. Louis, MO : Phoenix Learning Group, [2008?]
Physical Description
1 videodisc (27 min.) : sd., col. with b&w sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
Notes
This disc is a recorded DVD and may not play on all DVD players or drives.
Originally produced in 1989.
Preview clip available online.
Summary
Despite the fact that she was born without any advantage and could neither read nor write, Isabella, self-named Sojourner Truth at age 30, became a famous orator who spoke out against the sins of slavery, and for the rights of women. This moving portrait is a useful resource for black and women's studies.
Variant and related titles
Ain't I a woman?
Format
Images / Video & Film
Language
English
Added to Catalog
December 03, 2015
Cast
Valeria Parker, Julie Harris, Roscoe Lee Browne, Rose Marie Perfect, James Gosa.
System details note
DVD-R.
Audience
Grades 7-8.
Subjects
Genre/Form
Short films.
Biographical films.
Biographical films.
Biography.
Short films.
Also listed under
Advanced American Communications, Inc.
One Step Productions.
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