Why is We Americans?
(DVD)
Status
Adult DVDs - Media
DVD 813.54 WHY
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DVD 813.54 WHY
1 available
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Subjects
LC Subjects
African Americans -- Intellectual life -- 20th century.
African Americans -- Politics and government.
African Americans in literature.
Baraka, Amina -- Political and social views.
Baraka, Amiri, -- 1934-2014 -- Family.
Baraka, Amiri, -- 1934-2014 -- Political and social views.
Baraka, Ras -- Political and social views.
Biographical films.
Black people -- Intellectual life.
Black people -- Politics and government.
Documentary films.
Nonfiction films.
Politics and literature -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
African Americans -- Politics and government.
African Americans in literature.
Baraka, Amina -- Political and social views.
Baraka, Amiri, -- 1934-2014 -- Family.
Baraka, Amiri, -- 1934-2014 -- Political and social views.
Baraka, Ras -- Political and social views.
Biographical films.
Black people -- Intellectual life.
Black people -- Politics and government.
Documentary films.
Nonfiction films.
Politics and literature -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
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Format
DVD
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (102 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
UPC
896137001719
Notes
General Note
Originally produced as a documentary film in 2020.
General Note
Special features: NYC theatrical premiere Q&A video with filmmakers; LA theatrical premiere behind the scenes video; post-theatrical premiere film discussion with Slavoj Z̆iz̆ek; Danny Glover deleted scene; theatrical trailer.
Description
"From the Newark Rebellion of 1967 to current day, the city's narrative has been one of revolution with each generation picking up where the previous had left off. WHY IS WE AMERICANS? weighs in on Newark's struggle against oppression through the personal triumphs and tragedies of the Baraka family -- from Amiri's civil rights leadership and ultimate artistic marginalization, to the horrific murder of his sister, Kimako, through the homicide of daughter Shani (one of the first openly gay black activists) to the historic election of Ras Baraka as mayor of Newark, NJ. And through it all, it is the matriarch, Amina Baraka, who emerges as story's lode star and moral compass. Spanning decades of social activism, poetry, music, art, and politics, this kaleidoscopic family saga is framed by on-camera interviews with Ms. Lauryn Hill, rare archival footage and revealing personal testimonials. As we connect with the iconoclastic poet Amiri Baraka, his wife, Amina, and their son, Ras, a portrait of a city emerges with an inspiring call to arms in the fight for class and racial justice." -- Amazon.
System Details
DVD, region 1, NTSC.
Language
English audio.
Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
(2022). Why is We Americans? . Corinth Films.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)2022. Why Is We Americans?. Corinth Films.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Why Is We Americans? Corinth Films, 2022.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Why Is We Americans? Corinth Films, 2022.
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