Dawn of the eye /

"This six-part series traces the evolution of film and television broadcast journalism and the impact they have had on our perception of world events. Major journalists and newscasters include Edward R. Murrow, Chet Huntley, David Brinkley, and Walter Cronkite. From the invention of the first m...

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Corporate Authors:	Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, British Broadcasting Corporation, History Channel (Television network), Films for the Humanities (Firm)
Other Authors:	Starowicz, Mark, Welsh, Kenneth
Format:	Video DVD
Language:	English
Published:	Princeton, NJ : Films for the Humanities & Sciences, [1997]
Subjects:	Motion picture journalism > United States > History. Television broadcasting of news > United States > History. Motion picture journalism > Canada > History. Television broadcasting of news > Social aspects. Motion picture journalism > Social aspects. Documentary television programs.

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Summary:	"This six-part series traces the evolution of film and television broadcast journalism and the impact they have had on our perception of world events. Major journalists and newscasters include Edward R. Murrow, Chet Huntley, David Brinkley, and Walter Cronkite. From the invention of the first movie camera by the Lumières, to the high-tech coverage of the Gulf War, each of these programs provides an in-depth look at a different era in the growth and development of this industry"--Container.
Item Description:	In end credits, pt. 1 (History through a lens) called Born among clowns, pt. 4 (The powers that be) called The power and the image, and pt. 6 (The global eye) called Embattled witness. Running time container for pt. 1: 60 min. Videorecording.
Physical Description:	6 DVDs-video (290 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
Format:	DVD-R.
Production Credits:	Director of photography, Michael Sweeney ; original music, Eric Robertson, Claude Desjardins.