DVD
Hemingway [videorecording] / a Florentine Films production ; directed by Ken Burns, Lynn Novick ; written by Geoffrey C. Ward ; produced by Sarah Botstein, Lynn Novick, Ken Burns.
Examine the visionary work and turbulent life of one of the greatest and most influential American writers: Ernest Hemingway. Intimate and insightful, the series weaves together Hemingway's biography with excerpts from his work. The film penetrates the myth of Hemingway to reveal a deeply troubled and ultimately tragic figure.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781531713218
- Physical Description: 3 videodiscs (360 minutes) : sound, colour with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 inches
- Publisher: Arlington, Virginia : PBS, [2021]
- Distributor: [Arlington, Virginia] : Distributed by PBS Distribution, [2021]
- Copyright: ©2021
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Originally broadcast as a three-part PBS documentary series in 2021. "The man. The myth. The writer revealed"--Container. Title from container. "SDH subtitles (subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing) are a function of the disc and serve the same purpose as closed-captions"--container. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Disc 1. A writer (1899-1929). Disc 2. The avatar (1929-1944). Disc 3. The blank page (1944-1961). |
| Creation/Production Credits Note: | Cinematographers, Christopher Loren Ewers, Buddy Squires ; editors, Erik Ewers, Ryan Gifford, Margaret Shepardson-Legere, Cat Harris ; music, Johnny Gandelsman, David Cieri. |
| Participant or Performer Note: | Narrator, Peter Coyote; voice of Ernest Hemingway, Jeff Daniels; other voices, Keri Russell, Patricia Clarkson, Dave Quay, Olivia Gilliatt, Mary-Louise Parker, Meryl Streep, Joe Morton, Josh Lucas, Arlo Hill. |
| Target Audience Note: | E. |
| System Details Note: | DVD ; wide screen presentation ; 5.1 surround, 2.0 stereophonic. |
| Terms Governing Use and Reproduction Note: | For private home use only. |
| Language Note: | Audio track in English, Spanish, captions in English, Spanish. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Hemingway, Ernest, 1899-1961. Authors, American > 20th century > Biography. |
| Genre: | Video recordings for the hearing impaired. Nonfiction television programs. Documentary television programs. Biographical television programs. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cookstown Branch | DVD 813.52 Hemin-H | 31681010237964 | NFDVD | Available | - |
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Examines the life and work of Ernest Hemingway. - Public Broadcasting Service
One of American letters' most estimable and enigmatic figures receives exhaustive examination in this documentary series from Ken Burns and Lynn Novick, as the episodic life and enduring output of Ernest Hemingway are celebrated by recounting both the fact and fancy of his public image and offering excerpts from his writings read by Jeff Daniels. The series is further leavened by the perspectives of literary scholars and unprecedented access to Papa's original manuscripts. 6 hrs. On three discs. Widescreen; Soundtrack: English.
