Description |
1 videodisc (150 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
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digital optical stereo rda |
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NTSC |
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video file DVD video region 1 rda |
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Documentary films. lcgft |
Note |
Title from container. |
System Details |
DVD; NTSC, region 1, stereo ; widescreen presentation. |
Language |
In English with optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (SDH). |
Performer |
Pascal Rioult as the voice of John James Audubon (Theatrical version); Sam Elliott as the voice of John James Audubon (broadcast version) ; commentators, Don Boarman, Joel Cracraft, John Fitzpatrick, Christoph Irmscher, Roberta Olson, Richard Rhodes, Paul Sweet, Jamie Wyeth. |
Credits |
Edited by John Aldrich ; principal bird photography, Tim Barksdale ; director of photography, John Aldrich ; music composed, arranged, and produced by Peter Stopschinski. |
Summary |
Naturalist and nineteenth century painter, John James Audubon was one of the most remarkable men of early America. The program brings to life his timeless paintings with dazzling footage of the living birds he immortalized, and celebrates visually the natural world he described in his writings. Interviews reveal the man, explore his art, and put his groundbreaking work in modern perspective. |
Contents |
Theatrical version (92 min.) -- Broadcast version (57 min.). |
Subject |
Audubon, John James, 1785-1851.
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Naturalists -- United States -- Biography -- Videodiscs.
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Painters -- United States -- Biography -- Videodiscs.
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Birds in art -- Videodiscs.
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Audubon, John James, 1785-1851 -- Videodiscs. |
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United States -- Videodiscs. |
Genre |
Biographical films.
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Biographical television programs.
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Biography.
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Documentary films.
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Documentary television programs.
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Feature films.
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Historical films.
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Historical television programs.
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Nonfiction films.
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Nonfiction television programs.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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Documentary films.
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Documentary television programs.
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Biographical films.
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Biographical television programs.
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Nonfiction films.
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Nonfiction television programs.
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Historical films.
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Historical television programs.
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Feature films.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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DVD-video discs.
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Added Author |
Reinert, Al, author, television director.
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Alexander, Cina, television producer.
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Reinert, Al (Director), screenwriter, television director.
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Aldrich, John , director of photography, editor of moving image work, television producer.
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Barksdale, Tim, director of photography.
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Rioult, Pascal, voice actor.
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Elliott, Sam, 1944- voice actor.
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Boarman, Don, commentator.
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Cracraft, Joel, commentator.
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Fitzpatrick, John W., commentator.
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Irmscher, Christoph, commentator.
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Olson, Roberta J. M., commentator.
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Rhodes, Richard, 1937- commentator.
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Sweet, Paul, commentator.
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Wyeth, Jamie, 1946- commentator.
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Stopschinski, Peter, composer.
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Rara Avis Productions, production company.
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Public Broadcasting Service (U.S.), publisher.
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PBS Distribution (Firm), film distributor.
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Other Title |
Audubon : John J. Audubon |
Note |
On title screen of theatrical version: Rara Avis : John James Audubon & the birds of America |
ISBN |
9781531701949 |
Standard No. |
841887033695 |
Music No. |
JJAB601 PBS |
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