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The Resource Edison, an Insignia Films production in association with 42nd Parallel Films for American experience ; American Experience Films presents ;, (DVD)

Edison, an Insignia Films production in association with 42nd Parallel Films for American experience ; American Experience Films presents ;, (DVD)

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Summary
Documentary about Thomas Edison that explores the complex alchemy that accounts for the enduring celebrity of America's most famous inventor. It offers new perspectives on the man and his milieu, and illuminates not only the true nature of invention, but its role in turn-of-the-century America's rush into the future
Language
  • eng
  • eng
  • eng
Work
Edition
Widescreen.
Extent
1 videodisc (approximately 120 min., that is 114 min.)
Note
Originally produced as an episode of the television series: American experience
Isbn
9781627892209
Instance
Label
Edison
Title
Edison
Statement of responsibility
an Insignia Films production in association with 42nd Parallel Films for American experience ; American Experience Films presents ;
Title variation
Edison
Title variation remainder
the father of invention
Contributor
Subject
Genre
Language
  • eng
  • eng
  • eng
Summary
Documentary about Thomas Edison that explores the complex alchemy that accounts for the enduring celebrity of America's most famous inventor. It offers new perspectives on the man and his milieu, and illuminates not only the true nature of invention, but its role in turn-of-the-century America's rush into the future
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TEFMT
Characteristic
videorecording
http://bibfra.me/vocab/lite/collectionName
American experience (Television program)
Credits note
Editor, George O'Donnell ; music, John Kusiak, P. Andrew Willis ; director of photography, Rafael de la Uz ; written and directed by Michelle Ferrari ; producers, Amanda Pollak & Michelle Ferrari
Date time place
Originally broadcast by PBS Jan. 20, 2015
Intended audience
TV parental guidelines rating: TV-PG (parental guidance suggested; this program contains material that parents may find unsuitable for younger children)
Language note
English subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (SDH)
PerformerNote
Narrator, Michael Murphy ; commentators, Lisa Gitelman, Nathan Myhrvold
http://library.link/vocab/relatedWorkOrContributorDate
1938-
http://library.link/vocab/relatedWorkOrContributorName
  • Ferrari, Michelle
  • Murphy, Michael
  • Public Broadcasting Service (U.S.)
Runtime
114
http://library.link/vocab/subjectName
  • Edison, Thomas A.
  • Inventors
Target audience
general
Technique
live action
Label
Edison, an Insignia Films production in association with 42nd Parallel Films for American experience ; American Experience Films presents ;, (DVD)
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Distribution
Note
Originally produced as an episode of the television series: American experience
Carrier category
videodisc
Carrier category code
  • vd
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Color
mixed
Configuration of playback channels
quadrophonic multichannel or surround
Content category
two-dimensional moving image
Content type code
  • tdi
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Control code
ocn900016612
Dimensions
4 3/4 in.
Dimensions
other
Edition
Widescreen.
Extent
1 videodisc (approximately 120 min., that is 114 min.)
Isbn
9781627892209
Media category
video
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • v
Medium for sound
videodisc
Other control number
841887023498
Other physical details
DVD video, sound, color with black and white sequences
Publisher number
EDSN601
Sound on medium or separate
sound on medium
Specific material designation
videodisc
System control number
(OCoLC)900016612
System details
DVD; NTSC, Region 1; widescreen presentation; 5.1 surround
Video recording format
DVD
Label
Edison, an Insignia Films production in association with 42nd Parallel Films for American experience ; American Experience Films presents ;, (DVD)
Distribution
Note
Originally produced as an episode of the television series: American experience
Carrier category
videodisc
Carrier category code
  • vd
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Color
mixed
Configuration of playback channels
quadrophonic multichannel or surround
Content category
two-dimensional moving image
Content type code
  • tdi
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Control code
ocn900016612
Dimensions
4 3/4 in.
Dimensions
other
Edition
Widescreen.
Extent
1 videodisc (approximately 120 min., that is 114 min.)
Isbn
9781627892209
Media category
video
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • v
Medium for sound
videodisc
Other control number
841887023498
Other physical details
DVD video, sound, color with black and white sequences
Publisher number
EDSN601
Sound on medium or separate
sound on medium
Specific material designation
videodisc
System control number
(OCoLC)900016612
System details
DVD; NTSC, Region 1; widescreen presentation; 5.1 surround
Video recording format
DVD

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