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The Resource Rachel Carson, a 42nd Parallel Films production for American experience ; American Experience Films ; WGBH ; produced by Rafael de la Uz, Michelle Ferrari ; written and directed by Michelle Ferrari

Rachel Carson, a 42nd Parallel Films production for American experience ; American Experience Films ; WGBH ; produced by Rafael de la Uz, Michelle Ferrari ; written and directed by Michelle Ferrari

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Often called the mother of the modern environmental movement, Rachel Carson rocked the world in 1962 with her book Silent Spring, which warned the American public of the impact of pesticides on the environment and unleashed an extraordinary national debate about science and safety. At the center of that firestorm stood Ms. Carson, a strong, intensely private woman who balanced her love of the natural world and passion for writing with personal strife
Language
  • eng
  • eng
  • eng
  • eng
Work
Publication
Extent
1 videodisc (115 min.)
Note
  • Originally produced as an episode of the television series American experience, January 24, 2017
  • Running time indicated on container: approximately 120 minutes; actual running time: 115 minutes
Isbn
9781627897815
Instance
Label
Rachel Carson
Title
Rachel Carson
Statement of responsibility
a 42nd Parallel Films production for American experience ; American Experience Films ; WGBH ; produced by Rafael de la Uz, Michelle Ferrari ; written and directed by Michelle Ferrari
Contributor
Broadcaster
Narrator
Screenwriter
Television director
Television producer
Subject
Genre
Language
  • eng
  • eng
  • eng
  • eng
Summary
Often called the mother of the modern environmental movement, Rachel Carson rocked the world in 1962 with her book Silent Spring, which warned the American public of the impact of pesticides on the environment and unleashed an extraordinary national debate about science and safety. At the center of that firestorm stood Ms. Carson, a strong, intensely private woman who balanced her love of the natural world and passion for writing with personal strife
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TEFMT
Characteristic
videorecording
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American experience (Television program)
Dewey number
508.092
Language note
In English with optional English subtitles. "Subtitles are a function of the disc and serve the same purpose as closed captions"--Container
LC call number
  • QH31.C33
  • QH91.3.C3
LC item number
  • R334 2017
  • A44 2017
PerformerNote
Narrator, Oliver Platt ; voice of Rachel Carson, Mary-Louise Parker
http://library.link/vocab/relatedWorkOrContributorName
  • Ferrari, Michelle
  • Platt, Oliver
  • Parker, Mary-Louise
  • Public Broadcasting Service (U.S.)
Runtime
115
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  • Carson, Rachel
  • Naturalists
  • Conservationists
  • Biologists
  • Environmentalists
  • Science writers
  • Pesticides
Technique
live action
Label
Rachel Carson, a 42nd Parallel Films production for American experience ; American Experience Films ; WGBH ; produced by Rafael de la Uz, Michelle Ferrari ; written and directed by Michelle Ferrari
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Publication
Copyright
Note
  • Originally produced as an episode of the television series American experience, January 24, 2017
  • Running time indicated on container: approximately 120 minutes; actual running time: 115 minutes
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
Dimensions
4 3/4 in.
Dimensions
other
Extent
1 videodisc (115 min.)
Isbn
9781627897815
Media category
video
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • v
Medium for sound
videodisc
Other control number
  • 841887029186
  • 00841887029186
Other physical details
sound, color with black and white sequences
Publisher number
AMX62808
Sound on medium or separate
sound on medium
Specific material designation
videodisc
System control number
  • ocn968746277
  • (OCoLC)968746277
System details
DVD, NTSC, Region 1; widescreen presentation; 5.1 surround
Video recording format
DVD
Label
Rachel Carson, a 42nd Parallel Films production for American experience ; American Experience Films ; WGBH ; produced by Rafael de la Uz, Michelle Ferrari ; written and directed by Michelle Ferrari
Publication
Copyright
Note
  • Originally produced as an episode of the television series American experience, January 24, 2017
  • Running time indicated on container: approximately 120 minutes; actual running time: 115 minutes
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
Dimensions
4 3/4 in.
Dimensions
other
Extent
1 videodisc (115 min.)
Isbn
9781627897815
Media category
video
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • v
Medium for sound
videodisc
Other control number
  • 841887029186
  • 00841887029186
Other physical details
sound, color with black and white sequences
Publisher number
AMX62808
Sound on medium or separate
sound on medium
Specific material designation
videodisc
System control number
  • ocn968746277
  • (OCoLC)968746277
System details
DVD, NTSC, Region 1; widescreen presentation; 5.1 surround
Video recording format
DVD

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