The girls in the band [DVD video]

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Title:

Added Author:

Chaikin, Judy, film director, screenwriter.

Osei-Gyimah, Edward, screenwriter, film editor.

Publication Date:

2014

Publication Information:

[Studio City, California] : Artist Tribe : One Step Productions, [2014]

Physical Description:

1 videodisc (88 min.) : sound, color and black & white ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 discussion guide (13 pages ; 19 cm)

Abstract:

The award-winning documentary film tells the poignant, untold stories of female jazz and big band instrumentalists and their fascinating, history-making journeys from the late 30s to the present day. The many first-hand accounts of the challenges faced by these talented women provide a glimpse into decades of racism and sexism that have existed in America.

General Note:

Originally produced in 2011.

Includes full length theatrical version (88 min.) and classroom version (57 min.).

"Educational package"--Disc surface

Technical Details:

DVD, NTSC, widescreen.

Subject Term:

Women jazz musicians.

Racism -- United States.

Sexism -- United States.

Genre:

Documentary films.