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The Marian Anderson Story: Lady in the Lincoln Memorial
directed by Bill Buckley; produced by Bill Buckley (Westport, CT: Rediscovery Productions, 2011), 19 mins
African American women like Marian Anderson have fought tirelessly to overcome racism in America. This film follows the remarkable career of this musical artist from obscure small churches to great opera houses and to her triumphant concert at the Lincoln Memorial. We witness how one woman's life in music was a vi...
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directed by Bill Buckley; produced by Bill Buckley (Westport, CT: Rediscovery Productions, 2011), 19 mins
Description
African American women like Marian Anderson have fought tirelessly to overcome racism in America. This film follows the remarkable career of this musical artist from obscure small churches to great opera houses and to her triumphant concert at the Lincoln Memorial. We witness how one woman's life in music was a victory of faith, of talent, and of character.
Field of Study
Black Studies
Content Type
Biography
Contributor
Bill Buckley
Author / Creator
Bill Buckley
Date Published / Released
2011
Publisher
Rediscovery Productions
Person Discussed
Marian Anderson, 1897-1993
Topic / Theme
Musical performances, Racial integration, Racism, Segregation, Singers, Ethnic Studies, Black Studies, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), World War I & Jazz Age (1914–1928), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2003-2011 by Rediscovery Productions
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