Louisa May Alcott : the woman behind Little women
(DVD) 

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Lexington, MA : Nancy Porter Productions, [2008].
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Berthoud Community Library District - JUVENILE DVDYOUTH DVD LOUISAMOn Shelf
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Published
Lexington, MA : Nancy Porter Productions, [2008].
Format
DVD
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (84 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
UPC
616074737966

Notes

General Note
Special features: Extended interviews with Geraldine Brooks, Joel Myerson, Sarah Elbert, Daniel Shealy, Madeleine Stern, Jan Turnquist, John Matteson (ca. 31 min.) ; Interview with filmmakers Harriet Reisen and Nancy Porter [from A time to review, hosted by Daniel Berman, ca. 13 min.] ; Love, a poem by Louisa May Alcott, read by Elizabeth Marvel [ca. 3 min. ; includes text of poem onscreen].
General Note
"All dialogue spoken by historical characters comes from their writings and firsthand accounts."--At start of film.
General Note
Originally produced in 2008 as an episode of the PBS television series, American masters.
Creation/Production Credits
Editor, Dick Bartlett ; director of photography, Boyd Estus ; original music, Sheldon Mirowitz.
Participants/Performers
Elizabeth Marvel, Daniel Gerroll, Jane Alexander.
Description
A biography of Louisa May Alcott, the author best known for writing Little women. The script was based on primary sources and the film was shot in original locations. Includes commentary by Alcott scholars.
System Details
DVD; NTSC ; widescreen presentation ; Stereo or 5.1 Surround.
Language
Closed-captioned.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Marvel, E., Gerroll, D., & Alexander, J. (2008). Louisa May Alcott: the woman behind Little women . Nancy Porter Productions.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Marvel, Elizabeth, Daniel. Gerroll and Jane Alexander. 2008. Louisa May Alcott: The Woman Behind Little Women. Nancy Porter Productions.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Marvel, Elizabeth, Daniel. Gerroll and Jane Alexander. Louisa May Alcott: The Woman Behind Little Women Nancy Porter Productions, 2008.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Marvel, Elizabeth., Daniel Gerroll, and Jane Alexander. Louisa May Alcott: The Woman Behind Little Women Nancy Porter Productions, 2008.

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