Docuseek for Public Libraries | In Black and White Vol. 6: John Wideman

Part of In Black and White: Six Profiles of African American Authors.

John Edgar Wideman explains the connections he makes between the Pittsburgh ghetto of his birth and his novels Damballah and his memoir Brothers and Keepers.

"A valuable introduction to contemporary African American writers."
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"An excellent selection for American Literature courses and Women's Studies programs...An important primary source for those interested in African American writing."
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"Thought-provoking...Serves as a fine introduction to the works of the authors."
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"The whole series has the tonic effect of revealing how rich and varied are the hearts and minds behind African American writing."
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Bellinelli, Matteo (film producer)
Bellinelli, Matteo (film director)
Adelman, Larry (film producer)
Christian, Barbara (screenwriter)
Moore, Edwina (narrator)
Wideman, John Edgar (interviewee)

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Cinematography, Renato Volger [and 3 others]; editing, Alberto Eisenhardt, Christiane Badgley; music, André Knecht, Mary Watkins.

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In Black and White: Voume 6

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