Africans in America:Americas J

Angela Bassett (Actor) | Rated: NR (Not Rated) | Format: DVD

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Actors: Angela Bassett
Format: Box set, Closed-captioned, Color, DVD-Video, NTSC
Language: English
Region: (US and Canada This DVD will probably NOT be viewable in other countries. Read more about DVD formats.)
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number of discs: 2
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Studio: Paradox
Release Date: Sep 9 2003
Run Time: 360 minutes

Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

ASIN: B00004U2MR
Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #45,133 in DVD (See Top 100 in DVD)
- #5 in DVD > Documentary > History > American History & Culture
- #6 in DVD > Special Interests > History > American History & Culture
- #17 in DVD > Documentary > African American Heritage

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"Everything you thought you knew about slavery is about to be challenged." So says WGBH about its six-hour series Africans in America, and they are absolutely right. Interviews with historians and luminaries such as General Colin Powell, dramatic re-creations of important events, and beautiful photography create a vivid and compelling story of over 400 years of tragedy. Ten million Africans died on the journey to America alone; they and the countless numbers whose lives were wasted in servitude find a voice in Angela Bassett's outstanding narration. At once scholarly and moving, Africans in America should be required viewing for anyone interested in the American condition. --Rob Lightner

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5.0 out of 5 stars WOW! THIS HAS TO BE SEEN!, Mar 17 2003

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You won't be the same after watching this amazing well done documentary. There are moments that will move you to tears. It's a declaration that Black American history IS AMERICAN HISTORY! How can an American go through life not knowing so many famous names like Frederick Douglass and Sojourner Truth, you don't get more American than that. EXCELLENT, a must buy!

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5.0 out of 5 stars AFRICANS IN AMERICA!, Oct 10 2001

Michael Anthony Brenton (The Other Side of the Known Universe) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Africans in America:Americas J (DVD)

Originally produced for PBS in 1998, this DVD includes all four installments of this POWERFUL DOCUMENTARY! The focus here is on SLAVERY IN AMERICA, starting with JAMESTOWN in 1607 and ending with the start of the CIVIL WAR in 1861! This documentary combines FIRST-PERSON ACCOUNTS and HISTORICAL DOCUMENTS with INTERVIEWS with not only historians but the descendants of those slaves! This might be the FINEST look at America's PECULIAR INSTITUTION available on DVD!

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5.0 out of 5 stars A very moving series, Oct 30 2000

Janelle L. Lino "soap opera lover" (Brooklyn, NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Africans in Amer.:Amer.Journey (VHS Tape)

I actually watched this series when it was on PBS a couple of years ago and it almost brought me to tears. It was incredibly sad to hear about the way that the slaves were treated.

This video would be a great learning experience for classes. I am thinking about using it as an visual aide for my speech on slavery in NY.

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