Bibliograph

The autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman, produced by Robert W. Christiansen and Rick Rosenberg ; screenplay by Tracy Keenan Wynn ; directed by John Korty ; Tomorrow Entertainment, Inc

Type

Label

The autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman, produced by Robert W. Christiansen and Rick Rosenberg ; screenplay by Tracy Keenan Wynn ; directed by John Korty ; Tomorrow Entertainment, Inc

Language

eng

Characteristic

videorecording

Intended audience

MPAA rating: Not rated

Main title

The autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman

Medium

videorecording

Oclc number

1236882836

resource.otherEventInformation

Originally produced as a television movie in 1973

Responsibility statement

produced by Robert W. Christiansen and Rick Rosenberg ; screenplay by Tracy Keenan Wynn ; directed by John Korty ; Tomorrow Entertainment, Inc

Runtime

110

Summary

The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman is a highly acclaimed drama, based on the epic novel by Ernest J. Gaines. It covers the American Experience from the Civil War to the civil rights movement, all told from the memories of a fictional 110 year old former slave, played by Cicely Tyson. Ms. Tysons tour de force performance earned her two Emmys, best actress and actress of the year 1974. This film won nine Emmys, including best picture and was named by numerous movie critics as one of the best films ever made

Target audience

adult

Technique

live action

resource.variantTitle

Miss Jane Pittman

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