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Black Journal: 22; The Black G.I.

Directed by:
Kent Garrett, American, born 1941  Search this
Produced by:
William Greaves, American, 1926 - 2014  Search this
National Educational Television, American, 1954 - 1970  Search this
Subject of:
L. Howard Bennett, American, 1913 - 1993  Search this
Sylvester Bracey Sr., American, ca. 1949 - 2019  Search this
Owned by:
Pearl Bowser, American, 1931 - 2023  Search this
Medium:
acetate film
Dimensions:
Duration: 50 Minutes
Length (Film): 1,800 Feet
Type:
sound films
color films (visual works)
16mm (photographic film size)
Place filmed:
H? Chí Minh, Viet Nam, Asia
Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Asia
Arlington County, Virginia, United States, North and Central America
Date:
1970
Topic:
African American  Search this
Documentary films  Search this
Film  Search this
Gesture  Search this
Mass media  Search this
Military  Search this
Public television  Search this
Race discrimination  Search this
Race relations  Search this
Vietnam War, 1961-1975  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Pearl Bowser
Object number:
2012.79.1.51.1a
Restrictions & Rights:
© National Educational Television
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Collection title:
Pearl Bowser Collection
Portfolio/Series:
Black Journal
Classification:
Media Arts-Film and Video
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd52bd1f8e2-5401-4dc0-9984-bb011645927b
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_2012.79.1.51.1a

U.S. Government films; a catalog of motion pictures and filmstrips for sale by the National Audiovisual Center

Author:
National Audiovisual Center  Search this
Physical description:
ix, 165 p 28 cm
Type:
Catalogs
Place:
United States
Date:
1969
Topic:
Documentary films  Search this
Call number:
PN1995.9.D6 N27
PN1995.9.D6N27
Data Source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_sil_10900

The films of Bárbara Wagner & Benjamin de Burca essays by Emelie Chhangur, André Lepecki, Hélio Menezes, Evan Moffitt

Title:
Films of Bárbara Wagner and Benjamin de Burca
Writer of added text:
Chhangur, Emelie  Search this
Issuing body:
York University (Toronto, Ont.) Art Gallery  Search this
Subject:
Wagner, Bárbara 1980- Criticism and interpretation  Search this
Burca, Benjamin de 1975- Criticism and interpretation  Search this
Physical description:
119 pages color illustrations 30 cm
Type:
Books
Criticism, interpretation, etc
Place:
Brazil
Brésil
Date:
2019
Topic:
Short films--History and criticism  Search this
Documentary films--History and criticism  Search this
Musical films--History and criticism  Search this
Culture in motion pictures  Search this
Courts métrages--Histoire et critique  Search this
Films musicaux--Histoire et critique  Search this
Culture au cinéma  Search this
Musical films  Search this
Documentary films  Search this
Short films  Search this
Data Source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_sil_1163051

Blacks Britannica

Directed by:
David Koff, American, 1939 - 2014  Search this
Subject of:
Courtney Hay, British  Search this
Darcus Howe, British, 1943 - 2017  Search this
Jessica Huntley, British, 1927 - 2013  Search this
Claudia Jones, Trinidadian, 1915 - 1964  Search this
Ron Phillips, British, 1935 - 1998  Search this
Colin Prescod, British, born 1944  Search this
Tony Sealy  Search this
Gus John, British, born 1945  Search this
Recorded by:
Steel Pulse  Search this
Owned by:
D.C. Public Library, American, founded 1896  Search this
Medium:
polyester film
Dimensions:
Duration: 50 Minutes
Length (Film): 1800 Feet
Type:
sound films
color films (visual works)
16mm (photographic film size)
Place used:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
Place filmed:
England, United Kingdom, Europe
Date:
1978
Topic:
African American  Search this
African diaspora  Search this
Documentary films  Search this
Film  Search this
Identity  Search this
Immigration  Search this
Migrations  Search this
Politics  Search this
Race discrimination  Search this
Race relations  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number:
2017.55.63.1a
Restrictions & Rights:
Restrictions likely apply. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
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Collection title:
DC Public Library Film Collection
Classification:
Media Arts-Film and Video
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5f4e311ef-1c8c-4404-9a71-0f759c38a5af
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edanmdm:nmaahc_2017.55.63.1a

Black Journal: 21; Ethiopia

Title:
Segment from Black Journal: Episode 21
Directed by:
Kent Garrett, American, born 1941  Search this
Produced by:
Kent Garrett, American, born 1941  Search this
William Greaves, American, 1926 - 2014  Search this
National Educational Television, American, 1954 - 1970  Search this
Photograph by:
Leroy Lucas, American  Search this
Owned by:
Pearl Bowser, American, 1931 - 2023  Search this
Medium:
acetate film
Dimensions:
Length (Film): 860 Feet
Duration: 24 Minutes
Type:
sound films
color films (visual works)
16mm (photographic film size)
Place filmed:
Aksum, Tigray, Ethiopia, Africa
Addas Ababa, Ethiopia, Africa
Lalibela, Amara, Ethiopia, Africa
Place depicted:
Ethiopia, Africa
Date:
1969
Topic:
African American  Search this
Africa  Search this
Architecture  Search this
Christianity  Search this
Documentary films  Search this
Film  Search this
Public television  Search this
Religion  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Pearl Bowser
Object number:
2012.79.1.49.1a
Restrictions & Rights:
© National Educational Television
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Collection title:
Pearl Bowser Collection
Portfolio/Series:
Black Journal
Classification:
Media Arts-Film and Video
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5ed51da75-430b-4f9e-a5fb-7138ac67938a
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_2012.79.1.49.1a

Were You There?: The Black West

Written by:
Carol Munday Lawrence, American  Search this
Produced by:
Carol Munday Lawrence, American  Search this
Directed by:
Robert N. Zagone, American, born 1938  Search this
Published by:
Beacon Films, American  Search this
Nguzo Saba Films, Inc., American, founded 1973  Search this
Subject of:
Eunice Norris, American, born 1897  Search this
Frank Greenway, American  Search this
George Ellison, American  Search this
Recorded by:
Odetta, American, 1930 - 2008  Search this
Owned by:
D.C. Public Library, American, founded 1896  Search this
Medium:
acetate film
Dimensions:
Duration: 28 min.
Physical extent (film): 1000 ft
Type:
sound films
color films (visual works)
short subjects
16mm (photographic film size)
Place used:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
Place filmed:
Colorado, United States, North and Central America
Arizona, United States, North and Central America
Place made:
United States, North and Central America
Date:
1979
Topic:
African American  Search this
Agriculture  Search this
American West  Search this
Children  Search this
Documentary films  Search this
Film  Search this
Gender  Search this
Migrations  Search this
Race discrimination  Search this
Race relations  Search this
Rodeos  Search this
Rural life  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number:
2017.55.1.1a
Restrictions & Rights:
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Collection title:
DC Public Library Film Collection
Portfolio/Series:
Were You There?
Classification:
Media Arts-Film and Video
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5bf79eb0d-2f87-4879-8b33-d15697cd74ec
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_2017.55.1.1a

Uncommon Images: James Van Der Zee

Directed by:
Evelyn Barron, American  Search this
Subject of:
James Van Der Zee, American, 1886 - 1983  Search this
Published by:
Filmakers Library Inc., American, 1969 - 2011  Search this
Owned by:
D.C. Public Library, American, founded 1896  Search this
Medium:
acetate film
Dimensions:
Duration: 20 Minutes
Length (Film): 700 Feet
Type:
documentary television programs
sound films
color films (visual works)
short subjects
16mm (photographic film size)
Place used:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
Place filmed:
New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
Date:
1977
Topic:
African American  Search this
Documentary films  Search this
Film  Search this
Men  Search this
Photography  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number:
2017.55.20.1a
Restrictions & Rights:
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Collection title:
DC Public Library Film Collection
Classification:
Media Arts-Film and Video
Movement:
Harlem Renaissance (New Negro Movement)
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5f047c068-3ef2-477f-94ab-e6d3c7bc85db
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_2017.55.20.1a

Compilation reel with Benny Goodman performances

Directed by:
Mitchell Leisen, American, 1898 - 1972  Search this
Subject of:
Benny Goodman, American, 1909 - 1986  Search this
Benny Goodman Orchestra, American  Search this
Owned by:
Ernie Smith, American, ca. 1925 - 2004  Search this
Medium:
acetate film
Dimensions:
Duration (digital file): 00:12:32
Physical extent (film): 425 ft
Type:
sound films
black-and-white films (visual works)
16mm (photographic film size)
film clips
Place made:
United States, North and Central America
Date:
1937 and 1961
Topic:
African American  Search this
Documentary films  Search this
Film  Search this
Jazz (Music)  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Anonymous Gift in memory of Ernest (Ernie) R. Smith, Jazz Historian
Object number:
2015.275.11.1a
Restrictions & Rights:
Restrictions likely apply. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
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Classification:
Media Arts-Film and Video
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5aff62a29-895f-4437-822b-4371285d5b10
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edanmdm:nmaahc_2015.275.11.1a

Film clips from the documentary American Music - From Folk to Jazz and Pop

Directed by:
Stephen Fleischman, 1919 - 2011  Search this
Jonathan Donald  Search this
Produced by:
ABC, American, founded 1948  Search this
Subject of:
Percy Humphrey, American, 1905 - 1995  Search this
Billy Taylor, American, 1921 - 2010  Search this
Benny Goodman, American, 1909 - 1986  Search this
Eureka Brass Band, American, founded ca. 1920  Search this
Jack Teagarden, American, 1905 - 1964  Search this
Bix Beiderbecke, American, 1903 - 1931  Search this
Owned by:
Ernie Smith, American, ca. 1925 - 2004  Search this
Medium:
acetate film
Dimensions:
Duration (digital file): 00:12:31
Physical extent (film): 480 ft
Type:
sound films
black-and-white films (visual works)
16mm (photographic film size)
film clips
Place depicted:
New Orleans, Orleans County, Louisiana, United States, North and Central America
Date:
1966; re-issued 1967
Topic:
African American  Search this
Documentary films  Search this
Film  Search this
Funeral customs and rites  Search this
Jazz (Music)  Search this
Musicians  Search this
Television  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Anonymous Gift in memory of Ernest (Ernie) R. Smith, Jazz Historian
Object number:
2015.275.25.1a
Restrictions & Rights:
Restrictions likely apply. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
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Classification:
Media Arts-Film and Video
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5cd877c44-203a-4159-b50e-3b8fd0a1858e
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_2015.275.25.1a

Black Journal: 9; Tribute to Malcolm X

Title:
Film clip from Black Journal: Episode 9
Produced by:
National Educational Television, American, 1954 - 1970  Search this
Edited by:
Madeline Anderson, American  Search this
Subject of:
Malcolm X, American, 1925 - 1965  Search this
Dr. Betty Shabazz, American, 1934 - 1997  Search this
Owned by:
Pearl Bowser, American, 1931 - 2023  Search this
Medium:
acetate film
Dimensions:
Duration: 14 Minutes
Length (Film): 500 Feet
Type:
sound films
black-and-white films (visual works)
short subjects
16mm (photographic film size)
Place filmed:
Harlem, Manhattan, New York City, New York County, New York, United States, North and Central America
Date:
1969
Topic:
African American  Search this
Black power  Search this
Civil Rights  Search this
Documentary films  Search this
Film  Search this
Funeral customs and rites  Search this
Islam  Search this
Mass media  Search this
Public television  Search this
Resistance  Search this
Social reform  Search this
U.S. History, 1961-1969  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Pearl Bowser
Object number:
2012.79.1.37.1a
Restrictions & Rights:
© National Educational Television
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Collection title:
Pearl Bowser Collection
Portfolio/Series:
Black Journal
Classification:
Media Arts-Film and Video
Movement:
Civil Rights Movement
Black Nationalism
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd57efc83f7-85eb-4584-b0b4-fc285ae6a92d
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_2012.79.1.37.1a

South Africa Uncensored

Edited by:
Tee Beveridge, American, 1923 - 1993  Search this
Narrated by:
Paul Robeson, American, 1898 - 1976  Search this
Distributed by:
Council on African Affairs, American, 1942 - 1955  Search this
Owned by:
Pearl Bowser, American, 1931 - 2023  Search this
Medium:
acetate film
Dimensions:
Duration: 22 Minutes
Length (Film): 775 Feet
Type:
sound films
black-and-white films (visual works)
short subjects
16mm (photographic film size)
Place filmed:
South Africa, Africa
Place made:
Harlem, New York City, New York County, New York, United States, North and Central America
Date:
1951
Topic:
African American  Search this
Activism  Search this
Africa  Search this
Documentary films  Search this
Film  Search this
Race discrimination  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Pearl Bowser
Object number:
2012.79.1.5.1a
Restrictions & Rights:
Public Domain
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
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Collection title:
Pearl Bowser Collection
Classification:
Media Arts-Film and Video
Movement:
Anti-apartheid movements
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5409dce50-09d0-4705-9ff3-7653b6ab4dee
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_2012.79.1.5.1a

It's the Same Old Game

Directed by:
Charles Hobson, American, 1936 - 2020  Search this
Written by:
LeRoy Bowser, American, ca. 1929 - 1986  Search this
Produced by:
Charles Hobson, American, 1936 - 2020  Search this
Chamba Productions, founded 1971  Search this
Photograph by:
Jose Garcia, American  Search this
Edited by:
Bob Jackson, American  Search this
Composed by:
Rheet Taylor, American  Search this
Commissioned by:
United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, American, founded 1965  Search this
Interview of:
J. Max Bond Jr., American, 1935 - 2009  Search this
Dan De Vore, American  Search this
LeRoy Bowser, American, ca. 1929 - 1986  Search this
Paul Davidoff, American, 1930 - 1984  Search this
José Flores, American  Search this
Francisco A. Román, American  Search this
Dr. J. D. Carroll, American  Search this
Art Symes, American, born ca. 1935  Search this
Owned by:
Pearl Bowser, American, 1931 - 2023  Search this
Medium:
acetate film
Dimensions:
Duration: 23 Minutes
Length (Film): 900 Feet
Type:
sound films
color films (visual works)
16mm (photographic film size)
Place filmed:
Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
Jamaica, Queens, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
Date:
1971
Topic:
African American  Search this
Activism  Search this
Children  Search this
Communities  Search this
Documentary films  Search this
Film  Search this
Health  Search this
Housing  Search this
Urban life  Search this
Urban planning  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Pearl Bowser
Object number:
2012.79.1.52.1a
Restrictions & Rights:
Public Domain
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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Collection title:
Pearl Bower Collection
Classification:
Media Arts-Film and Video
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5608c6d81-5ad8-4723-870a-1998d90743e1
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_2012.79.1.52.1a

Count Us In

Produced by:
Carl Marzani, American, 1912 - 1994  Search this
Union Films, 1946 - 1953  Search this
Subject of:
Henry Wallace, American, 1888 - 1965  Search this
Pete Seeger, American, 1919 - 2014  Search this
Paul Robeson, American, 1898 - 1976  Search this
Progressive Party, American, 1948 - 1955  Search this
Bob Claiborne, American, 1919 - 1990  Search this
Dr. George Jackson, American, 1929 - 1995  Search this
Composed by:
Bob Claiborne, American, 1919 - 1990  Search this
Owned by:
Pearl Bowser, American, 1931 - 2023  Search this
Tee Beveridge, American, 1923 - 1993  Search this
Medium:
acetate film and metal
Dimensions:
Duration: 9 Minutes
Length (Film): 350 Feet
Type:
sound films
black-and-white films (visual works)
short subjects
16mm (photographic film size)
Place depicted:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
Date:
July 1948
Topic:
African American  Search this
Documentary films  Search this
Film  Search this
Folk (Music)  Search this
Mass media  Search this
Political organizations  Search this
Politics  Search this
U.S. History, 1945-1953  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Pearl Bowser
Object number:
2012.79.1.7.1ac
Restrictions & Rights:
No known copyright restrictions
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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Collection title:
Pearl Bowser Collection
Classification:
Media Arts-Film and Video
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd59ee4a272-63b7-4f54-afe9-ed9d6a2bb40a
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_2012.79.1.7.1ac

Night mail Scott Anthony

Author:
Anthony, Scott 1977-  Search this
Physical description:
96 pages illustrations 19 cm
Type:
Books
History
Place:
Great Britain
Date:
2007
Topic:
Documentary films--History  Search this
Documentary films  Search this
Films  Search this
Data Source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_sil_1160251

Didn't We Ramble On

Directed by:
Billy Jackson, American  Search this
Subject of:
Dizzy Gillespie, American, 1917 - 1993  Search this
James Reese Europe, American, 1881 - 1919  Search this
Florida A&M University, American, founded 1887  Search this
Danny Barker, American, 1909 - 1994  Search this
Owned by:
D.C. Public Library, American, founded 1896  Search this
Medium:
acetate film
Dimensions:
Duration: 14 Minutes
Length (Film): 500 Feet
Type:
sound films
color films (visual works)
short subjects
16mm (photographic film size)
Place depicted:
New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, United States, North and Central America
West Africa, Africa
Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
Date:
1989
Topic:
African American  Search this
Africa  Search this
African diaspora  Search this
Dance  Search this
Documentary films  Search this
Film  Search this
Folklife  Search this
HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities)  Search this
Jazz (Music)  Search this
Marching bands (Music)  Search this
World War I  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number:
2017.55.19.1a
Restrictions & Rights:
Restrictions likely apply. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Collection title:
DC Public Library Film Collection
Classification:
Media Arts-Film and Video
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd50470d311-6cb2-4423-95e1-831cfadbed6d
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_2017.55.19.1a

Of Black America: Black History; Lost, Stolen, or Strayed

Written by:
Andrew Rooney, American, 1919 - 2011  Search this
Perry Wolff, American, 1921 - 2019  Search this
Narrated by:
Bill Cosby, American, born 1937  Search this
Produced by:
CBS Broadcasting, Inc., American, founded 1927  Search this
Subject of:
Stepin Fetchit, American, 1902 - 1985  Search this
Roy E Glenn, American, 1914 - 1971  Search this
Katharine Hepburn, American, 1907 - 2003  Search this
Hattie McDaniel, American, 1895 - 1952  Search this
Thelma McQueen, American, 1911 - 1995  Search this
Mantan Moreland, American, 1902 - 1973  Search this
Sidney Poitier, Bahamian American, 1927 - 2022  Search this
Isabel Sanford, American, 1917 - 2004  Search this
Bill "Bojangles" Robinson, American, 1878 - 1949  Search this
Owned by:
D.C. Public Library, American, founded 1896  Search this
Medium:
acetate film
Dimensions:
Duration (Reel 1): 26 Minutes
Length (Film): 950 Feet
Duration (Reel 2): 31 Minutes
Length (Film): 1100 Feet
Type:
sound films
color films (visual works)
16mm (photographic film size)
Place used:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
Date:
1968
Topic:
African American  Search this
Actors  Search this
Barbershops  Search this
Children  Search this
Documentary films  Search this
Education  Search this
Entertainers  Search this
Film  Search this
Hair  Search this
Hollywood (Film)  Search this
Identity  Search this
Public television  Search this
Science  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number:
2017.55.101.1ab
Restrictions & Rights:
Restrictions likely apply. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
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Collection title:
DC Public Library Film Collection
Portfolio/Series:
Of Black America
Classification:
Media Arts-Film and Video
Movement:
BAM (Black Arts Movement 1965-1976)
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5a52552d9-33e0-46b6-9324-81c074a548f0
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_2017.55.101.1ab

Refugees in Our Backyard

Directed by:
Georges Nahitchevansky  Search this
Helena Pollack Sultan  Search this
Owned by:
D.C. Public Library, American, founded 1896  Search this
Medium:
polyester film
Dimensions:
Duration (Reel 1): 26 Minutes
Length (Film): 950 Feet
Duration (Reel 2): 31 Minutes
Length (Film): 1100 Feet
Type:
sound films
color films (visual works)
feature films
16mm (photographic film size)
Place used:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
Place depicted:
El Salvador, Latin America, North and Central America
Guatemala, Latin America, North and Central America
Nicaragua, Latin America, North and Central America
Date:
1990
Topic:
African American  Search this
Documentary films  Search this
Film  Search this
Humanitarianism  Search this
Immigration  Search this
International affairs  Search this
Politics  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number:
2017.55.102.1ab
Restrictions & Rights:
Restrictions likely apply. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Collection title:
DC Public Library Film Collection
Classification:
Media Arts-Film and Video
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5ae7ecc76-0479-4e91-9800-f7a4462ff36c
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_2017.55.102.1ab

NOVA: The Miracle of Life

Directed by:
Bo G. Erikson, Swedish, born 1933  Search this
Carl O. Lofman  Search this
Written by:
Bo G. Erikson, Swedish, born 1933  Search this
Carl O. Lofman  Search this
Owned by:
D.C. Public Library, American, founded 1896  Search this
Medium:
polyester film
Dimensions:
Duration (Reel 1): 24 Minutes
Length (Film): 875 Feet
Duration (Reel 2): 26 Minutes
Length (Film): 925 Feet
Type:
sound films
color films (visual works)
16mm (photographic film size)
Place used:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
Date:
1982-1983
Topic:
African American  Search this
Documentary films  Search this
Film  Search this
Nature  Search this
Science  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number:
2017.55.103.1ab
Restrictions & Rights:
Restrictions likely apply. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
See more items in:
National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Collection title:
DC Public Library Film Collection
Portfolio/Series:
NOVA
Classification:
Media Arts-Film and Video
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5aaef3abb-e9f9-45a9-af8c-67fb511cc54e
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_2017.55.103.1ab

Benjamin Franklin

Created by:
Handel Film Corporation, American, founded 1953  Search this
Subject of:
Benjamin Franklin, American, 1706 - 1790  Search this
Narrated by:
Ed Stoddard  Search this
Owned by:
D.C. Public Library, American, founded 1896  Search this
Medium:
acetate film
Dimensions:
Duration: 28 Minutes
Length (Film): 1000 Feet
Type:
sound films
color films (visual works)
short subjects
16mm (photographic film size)
Place used:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
Place depicted:
Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
Date:
1971
Topic:
African American  Search this
Documentary films  Search this
Film  Search this
Men  Search this
Science  Search this
Technology  Search this
U.S. History, 1783-1815  Search this
U.S. History, Colonial period, 1600-1775  Search this
U.S. History, Revolution, 1775-1783  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number:
2017.55.104.1a
Restrictions & Rights:
Restrictions likely apply. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
See more items in:
National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Collection title:
DC Public Library Film Collection
Classification:
Media Arts-Film and Video
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd55934579a-1c5e-48f4-904e-78a7a925647a
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_2017.55.104.1a

The Anderson Platoon

Directed by:
Pierre Schoendoerffer, French, 1928 - 2012  Search this
Subject of:
Lt. Joseph B. Anderson, American, born 1943  Search this
Written by:
Pierre Schoendoerffer, French, 1928 - 2012  Search this
Produced by:
Pierre Schoendoerffer, French, 1928 - 2012  Search this
Narrated by:
Pierre Schoendoerffer, French, 1928 - 2012  Search this
Owned by:
D.C. Public Library, American, founded 1896  Search this
Medium:
acetate film
Dimensions:
Duration (Reel 1): 35 Minutes
Length (Film): 1275 Feet
Duration (Reel 2): 25 Minutes
Length (Film): 900 Feet
Type:
documentaries
sound films
black-and-white films (visual works)
feature films
16mm (photographic film size)
Place used:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
Place depicted:
Viet Nam, Asia
Date:
1967
Topic:
African American  Search this
Catholicism  Search this
Documentary films  Search this
Film  Search this
Military  Search this
Prayer  Search this
Vietnam War, 1961-1975  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number:
2017.55.108.1ab
Restrictions & Rights:
Restrictions likely apply. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
See more items in:
National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Collection title:
DC Public Library Film Collection
Classification:
Media Arts-Film and Video
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd56206906b-4bb1-46aa-a1d1-c1855f1c3b59
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_2017.55.108.1ab

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