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Dreams of Conquest: Excavating the Myth of LaSalle
directed by Alan Govenar, fl. 1984 (New York, NY: First Run Features, 2013), 47 mins
Dreams of Conquest chronicles the excavation of Fort St. Louis, built in 1685 by the French explorer René-Robert Cavalier, Sieur de La Salle on the banks of Garcitas Creek, which feeds into Matagorda Bay. On this site in 1722, the Spanish, after searching for years to find the remains of the French fort, erected...
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directed by Alan Govenar, fl. 1984 (New York, NY: First Run Features, 2013), 47 mins
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Dreams of Conquest chronicles the excavation of Fort St. Louis, built in 1685 by the French explorer René-Robert Cavalier, Sieur de La Salle on the banks of Garcitas Creek, which feeds into Matagorda Bay. On this site in 1722, the Spanish, after searching for years to find the remains of the French fort, erected Presidio La Bahia with a stockade wall in the shape of a 16-pointed star.
The film follows Texas Historical Commission archaeologists...
Dreams of Conquest chronicles the excavation of Fort St. Louis, built in 1685 by the French explorer René-Robert Cavalier, Sieur de La Salle on the banks of Garcitas Creek, which feeds into Matagorda Bay. On this site in 1722, the Spanish, after searching for years to find the remains of the French fort, erected Presidio La Bahia with a stockade wall in the shape of a 16-pointed star.
The film follows Texas Historical Commission archaeologists as they unearth and analyze thousands of pottery shreds that lead them to their origins in France and Mexico. Animations and artifacts recreate Fort St. Louis and Presidio La Bahia and help to establish the context in which France and Spain vied for control of North America.
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Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Josephine Mitchell, 1965-
Author / Creator
Alan Govenar, fl. 1984
Date Published / Released
2013
Publisher
First Run Features
Speaker / Narrator
Josephine Mitchell, 1965-
Person Discussed
Rene Robert Cavelier La Salle, 1643-1687
Topic / Theme
Forts, Exploration, Archaeological excavation methods, Spanish, French
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2013. Used by permission of First Run Features. All rights reserved.
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Jessye Norman, Singer
produced by Malachite (New York, NY: Filmakers Library, 1991), 1 hour 36 mins
Jessye Norman was born in Augusta, Georgia and grew up at a time when America was torn with racial strife. Today, she is at the peak of her career. Jessye Norman's insights into her cultural roots and evolution as a singer make this a moving commentary on an extraordinary career. After studying music at Howard Uni...
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produced by Malachite (New York, NY: Filmakers Library, 1991), 1 hour 36 mins
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Jessye Norman was born in Augusta, Georgia and grew up at a time when America was torn with racial strife. Today, she is at the peak of her career. Jessye Norman's insights into her cultural roots and evolution as a singer make this a moving commentary on an extraordinary career. After studying music at Howard University, her career progressed rapidly. She has a vast classical repertoire, but has always sought to extend her vocal capacity, attemp...
Jessye Norman was born in Augusta, Georgia and grew up at a time when America was torn with racial strife. Today, she is at the peak of her career. Jessye Norman's insights into her cultural roots and evolution as a singer make this a moving commentary on an extraordinary career. After studying music at Howard University, her career progressed rapidly. She has a vast classical repertoire, but has always sought to extend her vocal capacity, attempting some of the most technically demanding music of the 20th century. One of today's most popular classical singers, she guarantees full houses wherever she performs. The full range and diversity of Jessye Norman's singing is featured here, from the London Opera Stage to recitals with the Dance Theater of Harlem. High School College Adult
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Field of Study
Black Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Malachite
Date Published / Released
1991
Publisher
Filmakers Library
Person Discussed
Jessye Norman, 1945-
Topic / Theme
Music, Singers, Opera, Soprano, Humanities
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1991. Used by permission of Filmakers Library. All rights reserved.
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A Sound Education: The Young Violinists of South Central
directed by Howard Leder; produced by USC School of Cinema & Television (New York, NY: Filmakers Library, 2001), 27 mins
Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star may not be the most sophisticated piece of music ever written. But hearing it played in concert by seventy very young, very dedicated violin students is wonderful indeed.
In this touching and inspiring documentary, we meet the gifted violinist and teacher, Dr. Chen Ho Yun. He works w...
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directed by Howard Leder; produced by USC School of Cinema & Television (New York, NY: Filmakers Library, 2001), 27 mins
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Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star may not be the most sophisticated piece of music ever written. But hearing it played in concert by seventy very young, very dedicated violin students is wonderful indeed.
In this touching and inspiring documentary, we meet the gifted violinist and teacher, Dr. Chen Ho Yun. He works with YECCA (Youth Empowerment Center for Creative Achievement) in South Central Los Angeles, formed to provide low cost after-school mus...
Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star may not be the most sophisticated piece of music ever written. But hearing it played in concert by seventy very young, very dedicated violin students is wonderful indeed.
In this touching and inspiring documentary, we meet the gifted violinist and teacher, Dr. Chen Ho Yun. He works with YECCA (Youth Empowerment Center for Creative Achievement) in South Central Los Angeles, formed to provide low cost after-school music education for ghetto children. Chen Ho begins working closely with the children, empathizes with their vulnerability and their excitement, "…until the kids’ ears, minds and hearts open up." He teaches them discipline and respect for themselves as well as for their violins, to their parents’ amazement and delight.
The fact that Chen Ho is Korean and his pupils are African-American and Hispanic is important to YECCA, as this community is extremely sensitive to racial prejudice. After struggling and enduring hate-filled times in L.A., adults want to create a new age of cultural understanding for their kids. As one budding violinist says "people look at you differently when you say you play the violin." High School College Adult
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Field of Study
Black Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
USC School of Cinema & Television
Author / Creator
Howard Leder
Date Published / Released
2001
Publisher
Filmakers Library
Topic / Theme
Education, Music, Violin, Humanities
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2001. Used by permission of Filmakers Library. All rights reserved.
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