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Great performances. America in song

Title
Great performances. Amazing grace [videorecording] : America in song / produced by WNET ; Allan Miller, producer and director.
Publication
New York : WNET, c1976.

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Moving imageUse in library *LVH 3Performing Arts Research Collections - Recorded Sound

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Additional Authors
  • Miller, Allan, 1933-.
  • WNET (Television station : New York, N.Y.) pro
Description
1 videocassette (VHS) (148 min.) : sd., col., mono; 1/2 in.
Summary
A documentary program reflecting various events in American history through a large variety of songs. An analysis of the vitality of the American experience and traditions in song, from gospel hymns to mountain ballads, love songs to logging songs, patriotic songs to protest songs. Re-creates the settings for many songs and, in other sequences, original film footage and archive stills were used with authentic versions of the music. Includes excerpts from interviews with various singers.
Uniform Title
Great performances (WNET (Television station : New York, N.Y.))
Alternative Title
America in song
Subjects
Genre/Form
Television series.
Event (note)
  • Broadcast on WNET television station, New York, N.Y., Sept. 27, 1976, as a part of Great Performances series, the Music Project for Television.
Call Number
*LVH 3
OCLC
539427462
Title
Great performances. Amazing grace [videorecording] : America in song / produced by WNET ; Allan Miller, producer and director.
Imprint
New York : WNET, c1976.
Event
Broadcast on WNET television station, New York, N.Y., Sept. 27, 1976, as a part of Great Performances series, the Music Project for Television.
Added Author
WNET (Television station : New York, N.Y.) Producer
Miller, Allan, 1933-. Producer
Miller, Allan, 1933-. Director
Research Call Number
*LVH 3
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