"The African American Trailblazers events and DVD legacy project pay homage to the significant contributions and accomplishments of twelve heroic African Americans from Virginia honoring those who exemplify the inspiring characteristics of the African American Trailblazers. Virginia has a rich heritage
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"The African American Trailblazers events and DVD legacy project pay homage to the significant contributions and accomplishments of twelve heroic African Americans from Virginia honoring those who exemplify the inspiring characteristics of the African American Trailblazers. Virginia has a rich heritage that includes a vibrant African American history. This DVD will help increase awareness of the immeasurable impact African Americans have had on Virginia and will serve as a catalyst in our continuing dialogue as we move Virginia forward together"--Accompanying letter.
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Statement of Responsibility:
a Richmond Region 2007 Legacy Project ; produced by Capital One Media Productions ; EAF Custom Communications ; written & directed by Eric Allan Futterman ; producer, Ray Mullins
Title:
African-American trailblazers
[12 Virginians who changed our world]
[videorecording]
Publisher:
Richmond, VA :, Richmond Region 2007 Legacy Project,, [2007]
Edition:
Full screen version
Characteristics:
1 videodisc :,sd., col. with b&w sequences ;,4 3/4 in
Contents:
Arthur Ashe (Richmond, Va 1943-1983)
Ella Josephine Baker (Norfolk, Va 1903-1986)
Ella Fitzgerald (Newport News, Va 1918-1996)
Anthony Johnson (Jamestown, Va Unknown-1680)
James Lafayette (New Kent Co., Va 1748-1830)
John Mercer Langston (Louisa County, Va 1829-1897)
Max Robinson (Richmond, Va 1939-1988)
Anne Spencer (Lynchburg, Va 1882-1975)
Maggie L. Walker (Richmond, Va 1867-1934)
Booker T. Washington (Franklin County, Va 1856-1915)
Carter G. Woodson (Buckingham Co., Va 1875-1950)
Dr. Roger Arliner Young (Clifton Forge, Va 1889-1964)
Credits:
Various segments edited by: George Louden III, Mike Warren.
Performers:
Phil Williams, Panther Rose, Lawrence Douglas (as James Lafayette), Kevin Grantz (as General Cornwallis), Charles Wissinger (as Marquis de Lafayette), Valerie West-Hill (as Anne Spencer).
Narration of various segments by: Steve Crumbley, Stephanie Thomas.
Event:
Opening theater scene recorded at the historical Byrd Theater in Richmond, Va
Summary:
"The African American Trailblazers events and DVD legacy project pay homage to the significant contributions and accomplishments of twelve heroic African Americans from Virginia honoring those who exemplify the inspiring characteristics of the African American Trailblazers. Virginia has a rich heritage that includes a vibrant African American history. This DVD will help increase awareness of the immeasurable impact African Americans have had on Virginia and will serve as a catalyst in our continuing dialogue as we move Virginia forward together"--Accompanying letter.
Audience:
MPAA rating Not rated
System Details:
DVD
Other Language:
English language track only
Subject Headings:
Ashe, Arthur
Baker, Ella, 1903-1986
Fitzgerald, Ella
Johnson, Anthony, d. 1680
Lafayette, James, 1748-1830
Langston, John Mercer, 1829-1897
Robinson, Max
Spencer, Anne, 1882-1975
Walker, Maggie Lena, 1867-1934
Washington, Booker T., 1856-1915
Woodson, Carter Godwin, 1875-1950
Young, Roger Arliner
African Americans Virginia History
Virginia Race relations History
Virginia History
United States Civilization African American influences
Genre/Form:
Documentary films
Educational films
Topical Term:
African Americans
Additional Contributors:
Futterman, Eric Allan
Mullins, Ray
Williams, Philip
Rose, Panther
Douglas, Lawrence
Grantz, Kevin
Wissinger, Charles
West-Hill, Valerie
Crumbley, Steve
Thomas, Stephanie
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