| Description |
1 videodisc (67 min.) : sound, color and black & white sequences ; 4 3/4 in. |
| System Details |
DVD, NTSC, region 0, widescreen (16x9, 1.78:1) |
| Note |
Originally produced in 2012. |
| Performer |
Narrated by Whoopi Goldberg. |
| Credits |
Music, Christian McBride; editor, Arielle Amsalem; director of photography, Chris Scarafile. |
| Note |
Directorial debut by acclaimed actress S. Epatha Merkerson. |
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Special features: Spirituals, Prayer, Society turnout / foot wash, Magie's girls, Tales of Mike Moten, Music recording studio session. |
| Audience |
Rating: NR. |
| Summary |
Examination of a little known aspect of American history, when newly freed slaves throughout the South formed 'benevolent societies' to respond to abject hunger, illness and the fear of a pauper's grave. "The Fair Hope Benevolent Society" in Uniontown, Alabama, provides an unprecedented look at the complex and morally ambiguous juxtaposition of the Society with the worldly pleasures of what has become known as the annual "Foot Wash" celebration. |
| Subject |
Fraternal organizations -- Alabama -- History.
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African Americans -- Alabama -- Social conditions -- History.
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| Genre |
Documentary films.
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Nonfiction films.
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Historical films.
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| Added Author |
Merkerson, S. Epatha, 1952-, speaker, director.
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Metcalf, Rockell, director, writer.
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Goldberg, Whoopi, 1955-, narrator.
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McBride, Christian, musician.
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Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture.
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Shelter Island (Firm), production company.
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Disinformation Company, film distributor.
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| ISBN |
826262010096 |
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9781939517128 : $24.99 |
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1939517125 |
| Standard No. |
857326006021 |
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826262010096 |
| Music # |
SHL-DV-100 The Disinformation Company |
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