Description |
1 videodisc (120 min.) : sound, color with b&w sequences ; 4 3/4 in. |
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digital optical rda |
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video file DVD rda |
Performer |
Readings, Gregory Abels ; narrator, Alexander Scourby ; featuring Thomas Merton, Joan Baez, John Barber, Robert Lax, Robert Giroux, the Dalai Lama, Lawrence Ferlinghetti. |
Credits |
Director of photography, Thomas Hurwitz ; film editor, Zina Voynow. |
Note |
Originally produced in 1984. |
System Details |
DVD; full screen. |
Summary |
Presents a study of the life of Thomas Merton, Trappist monk, author, philosopher, and activist, drawing upon archival film, still photographs, interviews, and readings from Merton's writings. |
Contents |
Special features (59 min.): Remembering Thomas Merton -- Reminiscence / by Matthew Kelty. |
Subject |
Merton, Thomas, 1915-1968.
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Monks -- Biography -- Videodiscs.
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Trappists -- Biography -- Videodiscs.
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Pacifists -- Biography -- Videodiscs.
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DVD-Video discs.
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Genre |
Biographical videos.
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Added Author |
Merton, Thomas, 1915-1968.
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Abels, Gregory.
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Scourby, Alexander, 1913-1985.
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Lax, Robert.
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Giroux, Robert.
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Bstan-ʼdzin-rgya-mtsho, Dalai Lama XIV, 1935-
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Barber, John, 1955-
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Baez, Joan.
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Ferlinghetti, Lawrence.
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Wilkes, Paul, 1938-
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Glynn, Audrey Laurine.
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Hurwitz, Tom.
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First-Run Features (Firm)
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Added Title |
Film biography of Thomas Merton |
Standard No. |
720229911108 |
Music No. |
FRF 91108D First-Run Features |
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