A World of Ideas. Disc 1 Writers.
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Originally broadcast 1988-1990 as episodes 1-6 of the PBS television series: A world of ideas.
Booklet written by Jospeh D. Younger, Elizabeth Slocum, and Jennifer Coggins (13 p. : ill. (some col.)) inserted in container.
Special feature: Bonus author book lists.
Ep. 1. Chinua Achebe / produced & directed by Gail Pellett -- ep. 2. Isaac Asimov (pt. 1) / produced & directed by Betty McCarthy -- ep. 3. Isaac Asimov (pt. 2) / produced & directed by Betty McCarthy -- ep. 4. E.L. Doctorow / produced & directed by Gail Pellett -- ep. 5. M.F.K. Fisher / produced & directed by Betty McCarthy -- ep. 6. Carlos Fuentes / produced and directed by Elena Mannes.
Host, Bill Moyers.
In wide-ranging conversations, celebrated literary figures discuss their work, politics, morals, and the future of American society.
DVD, full screen (4:3) presentation; Dolby digital stereo.
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SERIES
World of ideas (Television program)
LANGUAGE OPTIONS
Subtitled for the deaf and hard of hearing.
PUBLISHED
Silver Spring, MD : Distributed exclusively by Acorn Media, [2010]
Year Published: 2010
Description: 1 videodisc (ca. 162 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language: English
Rated: NR
Format: DVD
ISBN/STANDARD NUMBER
9781598285291 (set)
1598285297 (set)
ADDITIONAL CREDITS
Pellett, Gail.
Moyers, Bill D.
Achebe, Chinua.
Asimov, Isaac, 1920-1992.
Doctorow, E. L., 1931-2015.
Fisher, M. F. K. 1908-1992.
Fuentes, Carlos.
McCarthy, Betsy.
Mannes, Elena.
Bacon, Michael, 1948-
Shepard, Bobby.
Gries, Phil.
WNET (Television station : New York, N.Y.)
WTTW (Television station : Chicago, Ill.)
Athena (Firm)
Public Affairs Television (Firm)
Acorn Media (Firm)
SUBJECTS
Authors -- Interviews.
Authorship.
Authors -- Political and social views.
United States -- Civilization.
Television interviews.
Television series.
Documentary television programs.
Nonfiction television programs.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.