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Murder of a president [videorecording] / an Apograph Production Inc. for American Experience ; teleplay by Rob Rapley ; produced by Rob Rapley, Stephanie Haberman Bordas, Kathryn Lord ; directed by Rob Rapley.

Rapley, Rob, (screenwriter,, television producer,, television director.). Haberman, Stephanie, (television producer.). Lord, Kathryn, (television producer.). Murphy, Michael, 1938- (narrator.). Miller, Candice. Television adaptation of (work): Destiny of the republic. (Added Author). Apograph Productions, (production company.). PBS Distribution (Firm), (publisher.).

Summary:

Recounts the assassination and excruciating final months of President James Garfield's life. A brilliant scholar, courageous general, and fervent abolitionist, Garfield never wanted the job of president. But once in office, he worked tirelessly to reunite a nation still divided 15 years after the Civil War. As he lay dying, the North and South came together to pray for his recovery.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781627895606
  • ISBN: 1627895604
  • Physical Description: 1 videodisc (120 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
  • Publisher: [United States] : PBS Distribution, [2016]

Content descriptions

General Note:
Based on the book Destiny of the republic by Candice Millard.
Originally broadcast as an episode of the program American experience, February 2, 2016.
Widescreen (16x9)
Participant or Performer Note:
Featuring, Shuler Hensley, Kathryn Erbe, Will Janowitz.
Narrator, Michael Murphy.
Target Audience Note:
Rating: TV-PG.
System Details Note:
DVD, NTSC, region 1, widescreen (16x9); 5.1 surround.
Language Note:
English dialogue with optional English subtitles.
Subject:
Garfield, James A. (James Abram), 1831-1881 > Assassination.
Presidents > United States > Biography.
Genre:
Biographical television programs.
Documentary television programs.
Nonfiction television programs.
Television adaptations.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.

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  • 3 of 3 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Onslow County Public Library.

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