
Jesse James [videorecording] / a HiddenHill Productions film for American Experience ; WGBH Boston ; written, produced and directed by Mark Zwonitzer.
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Summary:
Examines the life and the legend of the infamous outlaw Jesse James. Looks at his formative years in a Southern household dependent on slave labor and as a member of a vicious band of Missouri guerrillas during the Civil War. Describes his life as a violent criminal, as he and his gang moved on to robbing banks, stagecoaches, and railroads in the post-war era. Relates how James was eventually killed when one of his own gang members shot him in the back for the bounty on his head.Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Circulation Modifier | Age Hold Protection | Active/Create Date | Status | Due Date |
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Adams Public Library | AV DVD Jesse James (Text) | 37810000059930 | Video | DVD | Branch_Only_3months | 10/23/2018 | Available | - |
Record details
- ISBN: 1415717028
- ISBN: 9781415717028
- Physical Description: 1 videodisc (60 min.) : sound, color and black and white ; 4 3/4 in.
- Publisher: [United States] : Distributed by PBS Home Video, [2006]
Content descriptions
General Note: | Originally broadcast as an episode of the television program American Experience on Feb. 6, 2006. |
Creation/Production Credits Note: | Director of photography, Michael Chin ; editor, Bruce Shaw ; original music composer, Brian Keane. |
Participant or Performer Note: | Narrator, Michael Murphy. |
Summary, etc.: | Examines the life and the legend of the infamous outlaw Jesse James. Looks at his formative years in a Southern household dependent on slave labor and as a member of a vicious band of Missouri guerrillas during the Civil War. Describes his life as a violent criminal, as he and his gang moved on to robbing banks, stagecoaches, and railroads in the post-war era. Relates how James was eventually killed when one of his own gang members shot him in the back for the bounty on his head. |
Target Audience Note: | Not rated. |
System Details Note: | DVD; Region 1; widescreen presentation; stereo. |
Language Note: | Closed-captioned. |
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Subject: | James, Jesse, 1847-1882. Outlaws > West (U.S.) > Biography. Missouri > History > Civil War, 1861-1865. Criminals > United States > Biography. West (U.S.) > History. |
Genre: | Biographical television programs. Historical television programs. Video recordings for the hearing impaired. |