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10 Things You Don't Know About, Season 3, Episode 3, Civil Rights
directed by Dominique Anders, fl. 2003-2017 and Stuart Chait, 1980-; presented by Henry Rollins, 1961-; produced by Mary Courtney, fl. 2004-2016 and Henry Rollins, 1961-, Asylum Entertainment; interview by Henry Rollins, 1961-, in 10 Things You Don't Know About, Season 3, Episode 3 (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2014), 43 mins
In "10 Things You Don't Know About," punk rock icon Henry Rollins uncovers crazy twists and tidbits behind the historical tales, figures, and places you only thought you knew. Whether he's analyzing centuries-old documents at the National Archives or exploring the inside of a dead gangster's speakeasy, he's on a m...
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directed by Dominique Anders, fl. 2003-2017 and Stuart Chait, 1980-; presented by Henry Rollins, 1961-; produced by Mary Courtney, fl. 2004-2016 and Henry Rollins, 1961-, Asylum Entertainment; interview by Henry Rollins, 1961-, in 10 Things You Don't Know About, Season 3, Episode 3 (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2014), 43 mins
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In "10 Things You Don't Know About," punk rock icon Henry Rollins uncovers crazy twists and tidbits behind the historical tales, figures, and places you only thought you knew. Whether he's analyzing centuries-old documents at the National Archives or exploring the inside of a dead gangster's speakeasy, he's on a mission to discover the info every casual history fan needs to know.
Henry cracks open the books on one of America's most defining chapt...
In "10 Things You Don't Know About," punk rock icon Henry Rollins uncovers crazy twists and tidbits behind the historical tales, figures, and places you only thought you knew. Whether he's analyzing centuries-old documents at the National Archives or exploring the inside of a dead gangster's speakeasy, he's on a mission to discover the info every casual history fan needs to know.
Henry cracks open the books on one of America's most defining chapters--the Civil Rights movement. On a road not often traveled, he crosses the country in search of the unknown stories that built a generation of heroes.
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Field of Study
Black Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Mary Courtney, fl. 2004-2016, Henry Rollins, 1961-, Asylum Entertainment
Author / Creator
Dominique Anders, fl. 2003-2017, Stuart Chait, 1980-, Henry Rollins, 1961-
Date Published / Released
2014
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
10 Things You Don't Know About
Person Discussed
Fred Korematsu, 1919-2005, Clyde Kennard, 1927-1963, Malcolm X, 1925-1965, Nichelle Nichols, 1932-, Claudette Colvin, 1939-, Lyndon B. Johnson, 1908-1973
Topic / Theme
Segregation, Racism, Social activism and activists, Civil rights, Japanese American Internment, 1942-1945, Montgomery Bus Boycott, Montgomery, AL, December 1955, Civil Rights Act Passed, U.S., July 2, 1964, Race and Gender, Political and Social Movements, The Sixties (1960–1974), Post-war Era (1945–1960), Depression & World War II (1929–1945), Japanese, African Americans, Americans
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60 Minutes, The Ritchie Boys, Part 1
presented by Lewis Jonathan Wertheim, 1970-; produced by Katherine Davis, 2021-; interview by Lewis Jonathan Wertheim, 1970-, in 60 Minutes (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS), 2021), 14 mins
A one-hour expanded report on the Ritchie Boys, a secret U.S. intelligence unit from World War II. This broadcast includes interviews and footage not broadcast previously. Many members of the unit were German-born Jews, who were rigorously trained to gather information before they were sent back to Europe to assis...
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presented by Lewis Jonathan Wertheim, 1970-; produced by Katherine Davis, 2021-; interview by Lewis Jonathan Wertheim, 1970-, in 60 Minutes (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS), 2021), 14 mins
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A one-hour expanded report on the Ritchie Boys, a secret U.S. intelligence unit from World War II. This broadcast includes interviews and footage not broadcast previously. Many members of the unit were German-born Jews, who were rigorously trained to gather information before they were sent back to Europe to assist with the Allied effort to defeat Nazism. Living members of the Ritchie Boys discuss the role they played in helping to end the war. I...
A one-hour expanded report on the Ritchie Boys, a secret U.S. intelligence unit from World War II. This broadcast includes interviews and footage not broadcast previously. Many members of the unit were German-born Jews, who were rigorously trained to gather information before they were sent back to Europe to assist with the Allied effort to defeat Nazism. Living members of the Ritchie Boys discuss the role they played in helping to end the war. Includes interviews with Guy Stern, Paul Fairbrook, Max Lerner (new for this expanded rebroadcast), and Victor Brombert, former members of the Ritchie Boys; and David Frey, a professor of history and director of the Center for Holocaust Studies at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point.
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Field of Study
American History
Content Type
News story, Interview
Contributor
Katherine Davis, 2021-
Author / Creator
Lewis Jonathan Wertheim, 1970-
Date Published / Released
2021
Publisher
Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS)
Series
60 Minutes
Person Discussed
Victor Brombert, 1923-, Paul Fairbrook, 1923-, David Frey, fl. 2004, Guy Stern, 1922-2023
Topic / Theme
War, Military intelligence, Espionage, World War II, 1939-1945, War and Violence, Depression & World War II (1929–1945)
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60 Minutes, The Ritchie Boys, Part 2
presented by Lewis Jonathan Wertheim, 1970-; produced by Katherine Davis, 2021-, in 60 Minutes (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS), 2021), 13 mins
A one-hour expanded report on the Ritchie Boys, a secret U.S. intelligence unit from World War II. This broadcast includes interviews and footage not broadcast previously. Many members of the unit were German-born Jews, who were rigorously trained to gather information before they were sent back to Europe to assis...
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presented by Lewis Jonathan Wertheim, 1970-; produced by Katherine Davis, 2021-, in 60 Minutes (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS), 2021), 13 mins
Description
A one-hour expanded report on the Ritchie Boys, a secret U.S. intelligence unit from World War II. This broadcast includes interviews and footage not broadcast previously. Many members of the unit were German-born Jews, who were rigorously trained to gather information before they were sent back to Europe to assist with the Allied effort to defeat Nazism. Living members of the Ritchie Boys discuss the role they played in helping to end the war. I...
A one-hour expanded report on the Ritchie Boys, a secret U.S. intelligence unit from World War II. This broadcast includes interviews and footage not broadcast previously. Many members of the unit were German-born Jews, who were rigorously trained to gather information before they were sent back to Europe to assist with the Allied effort to defeat Nazism. Living members of the Ritchie Boys discuss the role they played in helping to end the war. Includes interviews with Guy Stern, Paul Fairbrook, Max Lerner (new for this expanded rebroadcast), and Victor Brombert, former members of the Ritchie Boys; and David Frey, a professor of history and director of the Center for Holocaust Studies at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point.
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Field of Study
American History
Content Type
News story, Interview
Contributor
Katherine Davis, 2021-
Author / Creator
Lewis Jonathan Wertheim, 1970-
Date Published / Released
2021
Publisher
Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS)
Series
60 Minutes
Person Discussed
Maximilian Lerner, 1924-2022, Victor Brombert, 1923-, David Frey, fl. 2004, Guy Stern, 1922-2023
Topic / Theme
War, Military intelligence, Espionage, World War II, 1939-1945, War and Violence, Depression & World War II (1929–1945)
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60 Minutes, The Ritchie Boys (Part 3)
presented by Lewis Jonathan Wertheim, 1970-; produced by Katherine Davis, 2021-; interview by Lewis Jonathan Wertheim, 1970-, in 60 Minutes (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS), 2022), 14 mins
A one-hour expanded report on the Ritchie Boys, a secret U.S. intelligence unit from World War II. This broadcast includes interviews and footage not broadcast previously. Many members of the unit were German-born Jews, who were rigorously trained to gather information before they were sent back to Europe to assis...
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presented by Lewis Jonathan Wertheim, 1970-; produced by Katherine Davis, 2021-; interview by Lewis Jonathan Wertheim, 1970-, in 60 Minutes (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS), 2022), 14 mins
Description
A one-hour expanded report on the Ritchie Boys, a secret U.S. intelligence unit from World War II. This broadcast includes interviews and footage not broadcast previously. Many members of the unit were German-born Jews, who were rigorously trained to gather information before they were sent back to Europe to assist with the Allied effort to defeat Nazism. Living members of the Ritchie Boys discuss the role they played in helping to end the war. I...
A one-hour expanded report on the Ritchie Boys, a secret U.S. intelligence unit from World War II. This broadcast includes interviews and footage not broadcast previously. Many members of the unit were German-born Jews, who were rigorously trained to gather information before they were sent back to Europe to assist with the Allied effort to defeat Nazism. Living members of the Ritchie Boys discuss the role they played in helping to end the war. Includes interviews with Guy Stern, Paul Fairbrook, Max Lerner (new for this expanded rebroadcast), and Victor Brombert, former members of the Ritchie Boys; and David Frey, a professor of history and director of the Center for Holocaust Studies at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point.
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Field of Study
American History
Content Type
News story, Interview
Contributor
Katherine Davis, 2021-
Author / Creator
Lewis Jonathan Wertheim, 1970-
Date Published / Released
2022
Publisher
Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS)
Series
60 Minutes
Person Discussed
Paul Fairbrook, 1923-, David Frey, fl. 2004, Maximilian Lerner, 1924-2022, Victor Brombert, 1923-, Guy Stern, 1922-2023
Topic / Theme
War, Military intelligence, Espionage, World War II, 1939-1945, War and Violence, Depression & World War II (1929–1945)
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About Us, The Sephardic Jews and the Pike Place Market
directed by Stephen Sadis, fl. 1990; produced by Lisa Devlin, 1953-2013, Sadis & Vaughn Inc., in About Us (Seattle, WA: Great Northern Filmworks, 2001), 26 mins
This rich documentary short captures the story of the first generation of Sephardic Jewish immigrants who settled in Seattle, found work at the Pike Place Market and established one of the largest Sephardic communities in America.
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directed by Stephen Sadis, fl. 1990; produced by Lisa Devlin, 1953-2013, Sadis & Vaughn Inc., in About Us (Seattle, WA: Great Northern Filmworks, 2001), 26 mins
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This rich documentary short captures the story of the first generation of Sephardic Jewish immigrants who settled in Seattle, found work at the Pike Place Market and established one of the largest Sephardic communities in America.
Field of Study
Religion & Thought
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Lisa Devlin, 1953-2013, Sadis & Vaughn Inc., Keith Dahlgren, fl. 1985
Author / Creator
Stephen Sadis, fl. 1990
Date Published / Released
2001
Publisher
Great Northern Filmworks
Series
About Us
Speaker / Narrator
Keith Dahlgren, fl. 1985
Topic / Theme
Farmers' markets, Fisheries, Trade and commerce, Immigration and emigration, Immigrant life, First generation immigrant populations, World War II, 1939-1945, Jewish, Judaism, Jews
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Copyright © 2001 Sadis Filmworks
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African American Lives, Season 2, Episode 1, The Road Home
directed by Jack Youngelson, fl. 1996-2014; produced by Jack Youngelson, fl. 1996-2014 and Julia Marchesi, fl. 2005-2015, Kunhardt Films, Inkwell Films and WNET Channel 13, New York, NY; interview by Henry Louis Gates, Jr., 1950-, in African American Lives, Season 2, Episode 1 (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2008), 53 mins
Episode One focuses on stories of participants’ ancestors in the early 20th century, including the tragic account of Tom Joyner’s great-uncles, who were executed in 1915 for a crime that evidence suggests they did not commit, and Bliss Broyard’s stunning discovery about the identity of her father – renowne...
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directed by Jack Youngelson, fl. 1996-2014; produced by Jack Youngelson, fl. 1996-2014 and Julia Marchesi, fl. 2005-2015, Kunhardt Films, Inkwell Films and WNET Channel 13, New York, NY; interview by Henry Louis Gates, Jr., 1950-, in African American Lives, Season 2, Episode 1 (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2008), 53 mins
Description
Episode One focuses on stories of participants’ ancestors in the early 20th century, including the tragic account of Tom Joyner’s great-uncles, who were executed in 1915 for a crime that evidence suggests they did not commit, and Bliss Broyard’s stunning discovery about the identity of her father – renowned New York Times critic, Anatole Broyard – at the time of his death.
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Jack Youngelson, fl. 1996-2014, Julia Marchesi, fl. 2005-2015, Kunhardt Films, Inkwell Films, WNET Channel 13, New York, NY
Author / Creator
Jack Youngelson, fl. 1996-2014, Henry Louis Gates, Jr., 1950-
Date Published / Released
2008
Publisher
Public Broadcasting Service
Series
African American Lives
Person Discussed
Peter J. Gomes, Maya Angelou, 1928-2014, Jackie Joyner-Kersee, 1962-, Bliss Broyard, 1966-, Tom Joyner, 1949-
Topic / Theme
Genealogy, Family and Culture, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), World War I & Jazz Age (1914–1928), The Gilded Age & Progressive Era (1876–1913), African Americans, 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Copyright © 2008 Kunhardt Productions, Educational Broadcasting Corporation, Inkwell Films, Inc
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America in the 20th Century, 6, The Great Depression
produced by Media Rich Communications, in America in the 20th Century, 6 (Chesterton, IN: Media Rich Learning, 2004), 27 mins
It was called “Black Tuesday” - the day the bottom fell out of the stock market ushering in the Great Depression. Soon, soup kitchens and breadlines replaced the flappers and speakeasies of the Roaring Twenties. A new president, Franklin D. Roosevelt, provided hope and leadership in the country's darkest hour.
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produced by Media Rich Communications, in America in the 20th Century, 6 (Chesterton, IN: Media Rich Learning, 2004), 27 mins
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It was called “Black Tuesday” - the day the bottom fell out of the stock market ushering in the Great Depression. Soon, soup kitchens and breadlines replaced the flappers and speakeasies of the Roaring Twenties. A new president, Franklin D. Roosevelt, provided hope and leadership in the country's darkest hour.
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Media Rich Communications
Date Published / Released
2004
Publisher
Media Rich Learning
Series
America in the 20th Century
Person Discussed
Herbert Hoover, 1874-1964, Eleanor Roosevelt, 1884-1962, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1882-1945
Topic / Theme
Economic conditions, Economic depressions, Social problems, Social reforms, Stock market, Tariffs, Unemployment, Veterans (Armed services), Great Depression, 1929-1941, New Deal, 1933-1938, Bonus Army Marches on Washington, D.C., 1932, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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America in the 20th Century, 78, World War II
produced by Media Rich Communications, in America in the 20th Century, 78 (Chesterton, IN: Media Rich Learning, 2004), 1 hour 7 mins
While the United States chose a course of isolationism in the aftermath of World War I, escalating aggression in Europe and Asia threatened world stability. With the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, the United States was thrust into a conflict that would span the globe and trigger political, social and military re...
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produced by Media Rich Communications, in America in the 20th Century, 78 (Chesterton, IN: Media Rich Learning, 2004), 1 hour 7 mins
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While the United States chose a course of isolationism in the aftermath of World War I, escalating aggression in Europe and Asia threatened world stability. With the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, the United States was thrust into a conflict that would span the globe and trigger political, social and military repercussions that would resonate through the twentieth century.
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Media Rich Communications
Date Published / Released
2004
Publisher
Media Rich Learning
Series
America in the 20th Century
Person Discussed
Sir Winston Churchill, 1874-1965, Adolf Hitler, 1889-1945, Benito Mussolini, 1883-1945, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1882-1945, Joseph Stalin, 1879-1953, Harry S. Truman, 1884-1972
Topic / Theme
Nazism, War, Wartime economy, Battle of Midway, June 3-6, 1942, Bombing of Pearl Harbor, December 7, 1941, D-Day Invasion, June 6, 1944, World War II, 1939-1945, Yalta Conference meets, February 1945, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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America in the 20th Century, World War II: The Road To War
in America in the 20th Century (Chesterton, IN: Media Rich Learning, 2019), 30 mins
“The Road to War” chronicles the world events that ultimately led to World War II. Included are the rise of Adolf Hitler and his Nazi party in post-World War I Europe; the rise of communism, fascism, and National Socialism; American isolationism, including the lend-lease program; fighting in Europe, including...
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in America in the 20th Century (Chesterton, IN: Media Rich Learning, 2019), 30 mins
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“The Road to War” chronicles the world events that ultimately led to World War II. Included are the rise of Adolf Hitler and his Nazi party in post-World War I Europe; the rise of communism, fascism, and National Socialism; American isolationism, including the lend-lease program; fighting in Europe, including the German blitzkrieg; and the Holocaust. The program culminates with the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, and Amer...
“The Road to War” chronicles the world events that ultimately led to World War II. Included are the rise of Adolf Hitler and his Nazi party in post-World War I Europe; the rise of communism, fascism, and National Socialism; American isolationism, including the lend-lease program; fighting in Europe, including the German blitzkrieg; and the Holocaust. The program culminates with the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, and America’s declaration of war. In the tradition of America in the 20th Century, “The Road to War” provides a visually rich, compelling survey of these important events.
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Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Date Published / Released
2019
Publisher
Media Rich Learning
Series
America in the 20th Century
Person Discussed
Joseph Stalin, 1879-1953, Benito Mussolini, 1883-1945, Adolf Hitler, 1889-1945
Topic / Theme
Attacks (Battles), Political violence, War, World War II, 1939-1945, World War I, 1914-1918, Bombing of Pearl Harbor, December 7, 1941, Russians, Americans, Japanese, Germans
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America: Promised Land, Part 2
directed by Jamie Crawford, fl. 2006 and Dan Clifton, fl. 2000-2015; produced by Nutopia, in America: Promised Land (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2017), 1 hour 40 mins
America: Promised Land chronicles the massive immigration patterns of ethnic groups to the United States, anchored by interviews with descendants of ancestors and geographical imagery that showcases the history of how America was populated. Sparked by the Industrial Revolution, a wave of migrants flood the United...
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directed by Jamie Crawford, fl. 2006 and Dan Clifton, fl. 2000-2015; produced by Nutopia, in America: Promised Land (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2017), 1 hour 40 mins
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America: Promised Land chronicles the massive immigration patterns of ethnic groups to the United States, anchored by interviews with descendants of ancestors and geographical imagery that showcases the history of how America was populated. Sparked by the Industrial Revolution, a wave of migrants flood the United States. One-third of the entire population of Norway and Sweden migrate to America, transforming the Pacific Northwest.
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Nutopia, Corey Johnson, 1961-
Author / Creator
Jamie Crawford, fl. 2006, Dan Clifton, fl. 2000-2015
Date Published / Released
2017
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
America: Promised Land
Speaker / Narrator
Corey Johnson, 1961-
Topic / Theme
Late 20th Century (1975–2000), The Sixties (1960–1974), Post-war Era (1945–1960), Depression & World War II (1929–1945), World War I & Jazz Age (1914–1928), The Gilded Age & Progressive Era (1876–1913), Reconstruction (1866–1876), Americans, 20th Century in World History (1914--2000), Industrialization and Western Global Hegemony (1750–1914)
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