The Tuskegee airmen [videorecording] / Rubicon Productions ; narrated by Ossie Davis ; produced and directed by W. Drew Perkins and Bill Reifenberger ; written by Bill Reifenberger ; associate producer, Alex Jennings, Anne Greene.
The story of an experiment -- "to see if Blacks had the intellectual and physical ability to fly an aircraft in combat." These pilots, trained in the "deep South," became the Tuskegee Airmen, flying combat aircraft during World War II for their country. They battled on two fronts: against the Axis powers in Europe and North Africa, and the racism at home.
Record details
- ISBN: 141570113X
- ISBN: 9781415701133
- Physical Description: 1 videodisc (approximately 60 minutes) : sound, color (with black & white sequences) ; 4 3/4 in.
- Publisher: [Alexandria, VA] : PBS Home Video, [2004].
- Distributor: Hollywood, CA : Paramount Home Entertainment, [2004].
- Copyright: ©2004
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- Originally broadcast in 2002 on Alabama Public Television; nationwide on PBS in 2003.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- Coming home -- The battle for the right to fight -- Welcome to Tuskegee -- Learning to fly -- Winning their wings -- Trial by fire -- Victory for the Red Tails -- A disappointing homecoming -- An everlasting legacy.
- Creation/Production Credits Note:
- Director of photography, Marcus M. Smith ; editor, W. Drew Perkins, Bill Reifenberger ; music, Adrienne Penebre, Peter Penebre ; audio post production, Burning Barn Sound & Music.
- Target Audience Note:
- MPAA rating: Not rated.
- System Details Note:
- DVD, NTSC, region 1, widescreen presentation, Dolby surround stereo.
- Language Note:
- English audio ; closed-captioned.
Search for related items by subject
- Subject:
- United States. Army Air Forces. Fighter Group, 332nd.
United States. Army Air Forces. Fighter Squadron, 99th.
World War, 1939-1945 > Aerial operations, American.
World War, 1939-1945 > Participation, African American.
World War, 1939-1945 > Race relations.
African American fighter pilots > History.
African American air pilots > History. - Genre:
- Documentary films.
Documentary television programs.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Available copies
- 8 of 8 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Onslow County Public Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 8 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Main Library | DVD DOC TUS (Text) | 36015000244406 | Adult Video | Available | - |
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Summary:
The story of an experiment -- "to see if Blacks had the intellectual and physical ability to fly an aircraft in combat." These pilots, trained in the "deep South," became the Tuskegee Airmen, flying combat aircraft during World War II for their country. They battled on two fronts: against the Axis powers in Europe and North Africa, and the racism at home.
