| Description |
1 videodisc (90 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
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digital rdatr |
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optical stereo rdarm |
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video file |
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DVD video region 1 |
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Documentary television programs lcgft |
| System Details |
DVD; NTSC, Region 1; widescreen presentation; stereo. |
| Note |
Documentary. |
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Originally produced as an episode of the television program: American masters. |
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Originally produced in 2021. |
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Program content: ©2021. |
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Wide screen. |
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Running time indicated on container: approximately 90 minutes; actual running time: 84 minutes. |
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"This program includes historical descriptions of people with disabilities that many now consider offensive. Viewer discretion is advised." |
| Language |
In English ; English subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (SDH); closed-captioned in English; described video in English. |
| Performer |
Narrators, Rebecca Alexander, Cherry Jones; ASL narrators, Warren "Wawa" Snipe, Alexandria Wailes. |
| Credits |
Composer of original music, Christopher Rife. |
| Audience |
TV Parental Guidelines rating: TV-PG (parental guidance suggested; this program contains material that parents may find unsuitable for younger children). |
| Summary |
Helen Keller, who was deaf and blind since early childhood, was a passionate advocate for change, using her celebrity and wit to champion rights for women, people with disabilities, and people living in poverty. Becoming Helen Keller examines the complex legacy of this author, advocate, lecturer, and human rights pioneer. |
| Subject |
Keller, Helen, 1880-1968.
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Deafblind women -- United States -- Biography -- Videodiscs.
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| Genre |
Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.
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Documentary television programs.
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Biographical television programs.
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Nonfiction television programs.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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DVD-video discs.
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| Added Author |
Crowley, John S., 1923- screenwriter.
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Pressman, Michael, television director.
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Sacks, Julie (Julie A.), television producer.
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Murphy, Mary McDonagh, television producer, screenwriter.
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Block, Laurie, television producer.
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Alexander, Rebecca (Psychotherapist), narrator.
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Jones, Cherry, narrator.
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Snipe, Warren, narrator.
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Wailes, Alexandria, narrator.
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Straight Ahead Pictures, Inc., production company.
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American Masters Pictures, production company.
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Independent Television Service, production company.
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WNET Group, production company.
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Public Broadcasting Service (U.S.), publisher.
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| Added Title |
American masters (Television program)
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| Standard No. |
841887040808 |
| Music No. |
AM61805 PBS |
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