Violence : an American tradition /

From the punishment of defenseless Native Americans by Christopher Columbus, to the domestic and racially motivated assaults that run rampant today, American history is permeated by acts of violence. Using archival photos and footage, as well as the words of both historical figures and current exper...

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Corporate Authors: Kunhardt Productions, Home Box Office (Firm), Films for the Humanities (Firm)
Other Authors: Kunhardt, Peter W., Kunhardt, Philip B., 1951-
Format: Video VHS
Language:English
Published: Princeton, N.J. : Films for the Humanities & Sciences, [1996]
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Summary:From the punishment of defenseless Native Americans by Christopher Columbus, to the domestic and racially motivated assaults that run rampant today, American history is permeated by acts of violence. Using archival photos and footage, as well as the words of both historical figures and current experts in sociology, medicine, and history, this program explores the recurring patterns of violence that have emerged in our society as a result of insurrection, anger, prejudice and ignorance--Container.
Item Description:Videorecording.
Physical Description:1 videocassette (54 min.) : sound, color ; 1/2 in.
Format:VHS.
Production Credits:Cameraman, Jeb Bergh ; narrated by Julian Bond ; music by Todd Boekelheide ; edited by Elizabeth Ackerman.