Martin's big words : the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and more stories from the African-American tradition
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DVD
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (approximately 72 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
UPC
767685974032

Notes

General Note
Films based on books by Doreen Rappaport, Julius Lester, and Andrea Davis Pinkney.
General Note
Special features of this DVD: includes 2 bonus stories: "Ella Fitzgerald: the tale of a vocal virtuosa" and "Duke Ellington" by Andrea Davis Pinkney, illustrated by Brian Pinkney ; read along ; interactive menus ; Dolby Digital ; story selection ; auto-play.
Creation/Production Credits
Narrators, Michael Clarke Duncan, Samuel L. Jackson, Alfre Woodard ; sound editors, Rick Crofoot, Paul R. Gagne, Jonathan Van Horn ; music, Crystal Taliefero.
Description
Rich in culture and history, the pride of the African-American tradition comes alive in these award-winning stories. These stories includes Martin's Big Words, John Henry, and Seven Candles For Kwanzaa.
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Martin's big words: Using quotes from some of his beloved speeches, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. comes to life in this profound and important biography about beliefs and dreams and following one's heart.
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John Henry: Based on the famous African-American folk ballad, this story tells of the legendary contest between a spirited man with a hammer and a stream drill to build a tunnel through the Allegheny Mountains of West Virginia.
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Seven Candles for Kwanzaa: This unique African-American holiday commemorates the strength of family ties, respect for ancestors, commitment to the growth of community, and gratitude for life's bounties.
Target Audience
Not rated.
Target Audience
Intended audience: ages 4-12.
System Details
DVD.
Language
Closed captioned for the hearing impaired.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Ellard, M. R., Duncan, M. C., Woodard, A., Lester, J., Ellington, D., Fitzgerald, E., Jackson, S. L., Pinkney, A. D., & Rappaport, D. (2005). Martin's big words: the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and more stories from the African-American tradition . New Video Group.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Melissa Reilly. Ellard et al.. 2005. Martin's Big Words: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and More Stories From the African-American Tradition. New Video Group.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Melissa Reilly. Ellard et al.. Martin's Big Words: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and More Stories From the African-American Tradition New Video Group, 2005.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Ellard, Melissa Reilly., et al. Martin's Big Words: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and More Stories From the African-American Tradition New Video Group, 2005.

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