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Unforgivable blackness the rise and fall of Jack Johnson
Title
Unforgivable blackness [videorecording] : the rise and fall of Jack Johnson / a Florentine Films productions ; PBS ; produced by David Schaye, Paul Barnes, Ken Burnes ; written by Geoffrey C. Ward ; a film directed by Ken Burns.
ISBN
1415707448
Published
Hollywood, Calif. : Paramount : PBS Home Video, c2005.
Physical Description
2 videodiscs (220 min.) : sd., col. and b&w ; 4 3/4 in.
Notes
Produced in 2004.
Special features: the making-of 'Unforgivable blackness'; footage not shown on PBS broadcast; special music video featuring Wynton Marsalis.
Editors, Paul Barnes, Erik Ewers ; original music composer, Wynton Marsalis.
Closed-captioned.
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.
Variant and related titles
Rise and fall of Jack Johnson
Format
Images / Video & Film
Language
English
Added to Catalog
August 27, 2015
Credits
Editors, Paul Barnes, Erik Ewers ; original music composer, Wynton Marsalis.
Performers
Narrator: Keith David ; voice of Jack Johnson: Samuel L. Jackson ; interviews with: Stanley Crouch, James Earl Jones, Gerald Early, Jose Torres, Randy Roberts, Jack Newfield, Bert Sugar, W.C. Heinz, George Plimpton.
System details note
DVD, region 1, widescreen presentation; Dolby Digital.
Audience
MPAA rating: Not rated.
Videorecording number
88745 Paramount
Subjects
Also listed under
Paramount Pictures Corporation.
PBS Home Video.
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