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DVD

Mark Twain

Author

Ken Burns

Call Number

  • DVD 921 T969MA (CEN, OSH)

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Languages

Closed-captioned.

Performers

Narrated by Keith David ; Kevin Conway, voice.

Publication Information

[Boston] : PBS Distribution, [2010]

Physical Description

2 videodiscs (ca. 240 min.) : sd., b&w with col. sequences ; 4 3/4 in.

Audience

Not rated.

Summary

Recounts Mark Twain's life using primarily his own words. Includes interviews with Hal Holbrook, Arthur Miller, William Styron and many others.

Notes

Title from container.

Originally broadcast on PBS in 2001.

Special features: The Making of Mark Twain with Ken Burns and Dayton Duncan ; interview outtakes with Hal Holbrook, Arthur Miller, Russell Banks and others ; memorable Mark Twain quotes and photographs ; Ken Burns: making history ; A conversation with Ken Burns.

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