The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman
Starring:Cicely Tyson, Odetta, Josephine Premice, Teddy Airhart, Ted Arroyo, Eric Brown, Woody Chambliss, Barbara Chaney, Noel Cravenze, Richard A. Dysart, Joel Fluellen, Jerry Green, James Goodman, Will Hare, David Hooks, Dudley Knight, Derrick Mills, Michael Murphy, Valerie Odell, Rod Perry
Director: John Korty
Studio: Sony Wonder (Video)
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This 1973 television movie about 110 years of American history as seen through the eyes of a black woman from Louisiana (Cicely Tyson) is a terrific achievement, a window onto racism from the Civil War to the Civil Rights Movement. Tyson gives a career performance as the title character, whose personal life is inextricably woven into the fabric of the African American struggle for equality. A mixture of the sentimental and the unflinching, this is the kind of educational experience that fully engages a viewer. --Tom Keogh
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"One of TV's all-time best." -Leonard Maltin The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman
This highly acclaimed drama, based on the epic novel by Ernest J. Gaines, eloquently covers the story of the Black Experience - from the Civil War to the civil rights movement - all told from the memories of a fictional 110-year-old slave played by Cicely Tyson. Ms. Tyson's tour-de-force performance, her most memorable, earned her an Emmy. All total this incredible made-for-TV film earned nine Emmys, including one for director Korty and one for Tracy Keenan Wynn's intelligent script.
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- 8th graders learn about real life
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- Great TV movie of the 70's!!
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- The Role God Wanted Cicely Tyson to Play
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Release Date: 2005-01-11 |
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This 1973 television movie about 110 years of American history as seen through the eyes of a black woman from Louisiana (Cicely Tyson) is a terrific achievement, a window onto racism from the Civil War to the Civil Rights Movement. Tyson gives a career performance as the title character, whose personal life is inextricably woven into the fabric of the African American struggle for equality. A mixture of the sentimental and the unflinching, this is the kind of educational experience that fully engages a viewer. --Tom Keogh
Customer Reviews:
8th graders learn about real life.......2007-06-04
I used this dvd as a teaching tool for my 8th graders. I wanted them to get a feel for the time between emancipation and civil rights. My only regret is that it didn't cover more early 20th century events.
It was a real eye opener for the kids and they loved it! The content is well timed and the acting is superb.
What I really liked was that this was a full length movie that held the kids' attention without a curse word, sex, lawbreaking, or uncalled for violence.
African American Classic.......2007-05-30
A book that truly captures the journey from slavery to the modern struggle for civil rights. The story as seen through the eyes of Miss Jane Pittman is both poetic and prosiac. She is every daughter, sister,mother, and geat grandmother of the middle passage. A suitable read for young and old. A book for general and advanced readers of African American history. Miss Jane Pttman can be funny, irrevent,and down right uppity.
Great TV movie of the 70's!!.......2007-02-09
I first saw this movie years ago on TV, but didn't quite have any knowledge about it until some years later when my mother and I recorded it on TV. I really love this movie and am glad that I got to see it. Cicely Tyson was so remarkable as Miss Jane Pittman. The title of this movie would almost make you believe that it is based on a true story--it is not, though. In this movie, you get to hear Jane's life story from her early years as a slave on a plantation (born into slavery), her adoption of a little boy, her marriage to Joe Pittman, and living to see the civil rights movement of the early 1960s. Jane lived quite a life; up to 110 years of age. She was a kind of person who had seen and been through quite a lot of things during her lifetime, which is obvious for anyone who lives that long. Cicely won an Emmy for her role in this movie, and she deserved it. The makeup was great as well. Cicely was only in her 30s or 40s at the time this movie was made, but with the makeup, you would almost think that it was an elderly lady playing Jane in the later years. I love this movie. There are some scenes in this movie that are disturbing, though, such as the scene where Jane and Ned (the little boy she adopted after his mother and other free former slaves were killed early one morning by the "patty rollers") went to a lady's house for a drink of water and got a very negative and cruel reception from her (trivia: cameo appearance by Katharine Helmond in this scene), some very disturbing scenes of the KKK, and her husband Joe Pittman's tragic death because of a white horse on the ranch that was a subject of evil, and several other sad scenes. But, all in all, this is a great movie worth seeing. I'm just so pleased that it is out on DVD. The quality of the picture and audio are both sharp and clear, you will never have to watch it again on VHS. The extras on the DVD are excellent. You get to see the Emmy award presentation, the making of the movie, as well as how Cicely was dressed to look the part of Miss Jane. Great buy, you can do no wrong getting this film!!
A Classic.......2006-11-03
The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman remains a classic historical perspective for African Americans. It is wonderfully made and will bring tears to the eyes of those old enough to remember the Civil Rights Movement and will educate those that have no knowledge of African American struggles.
The Role God Wanted Cicely Tyson to Play.......2006-04-27
Much has been said about the role that network television news played in shining a spotlight on Bull Connor and the rest of the racists in the Old South of the Fifties and Sixties, and those observations are correct. By the late Sixties, with the passage of landmark Civil Rights legislation and grudging acceptance by some that change was here to stay, real barriers began to be broken and doors opened. But, like all seismic shifts in culture, change would have to be reinforced to make it complete.
"The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman" proved again what the small screen can do to change hearts. The measure of a truly great work of art is that it can be viewed in any number of settings and never have its impact diminished. "2001: A Space Odyssey" is nearly as mesmerizing on television as it was on the theatre screen, so groundbreaking was its approach to the question of human potentiality. In equal measure, "Autobiography" is worthy of the big screen, so artful and compelling is its treatment of the issue of human dignity.
Thanks to extraordinarily skillful makeup artists, but largely to her own meteoric talents, Cicely Tyson turns in a flawless performance that will never grow old. Her facial expressions, voice timber, eye movements - her complete persona - embody the convictions of a woman growing more mature, more realistic, but still never losing her hope and dreams. It is an astonishing performance that demands exposure to the widest possible audience.
Regrettably, I wondered just recently whether the reaction of the townfolks to Miss Jane's final act of courage at the end of this masterpiece occurred more out of respect for her age than her color. As this is fiction, we want to, and can hope to answer "no". But as fiction based on history, we might hesitate before answering.
This film is a truly transformative experience - for a beloved actress, those in the film surrounding her, and most of all, for the viewer. One of my Top 5 picks of all time.
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- The Role God Wanted Cicely Tyson to Play
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Starring: Cicely Tyson , Michael Murphy , Odetta , Josephine Premice , and Teddy Airhart
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Release Date: 2003-01-14 |
Amazon.com essential video
This 1973 television movie about 110 years of American history as seen through the eyes of a black woman from Louisiana (Cicely Tyson) is a terrific achievement, a window onto racism from the Civil War to the Civil Rights Movement. Tyson gives a career performance as the title character, whose personal life is inextricably woven into the fabric of the African American struggle for equality. A mixture of the sentimental and the unflinching, this is the kind of educational experience that fully engages a viewer. --Tom Keogh
Description
"One of TV's all-time best." -Leonard Maltin The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman
This highly acclaimed drama, based on the epic novel by Ernest J. Gaines, eloquently covers the story of the Black Experience - from the Civil War to the civil rights movement - all told from the memories of a fictional 110-year-old slave played by Cicely Tyson. Ms. Tyson's tour-de-force performance, her most memorable, earned her an Emmy. All total this incredible made-for-TV film earned nine Emmys, including one for director Korty and one for Tracy Keenan Wynn's intelligent script.
Customer Reviews:
8th graders learn about real life.......2007-06-04
I used this dvd as a teaching tool for my 8th graders. I wanted them to get a feel for the time between emancipation and civil rights. My only regret is that it didn't cover more early 20th century events.
It was a real eye opener for the kids and they loved it! The content is well timed and the acting is superb.
What I really liked was that this was a full length movie that held the kids' attention without a curse word, sex, lawbreaking, or uncalled for violence.
African American Classic.......2007-05-30
A book that truly captures the journey from slavery to the modern struggle for civil rights. The story as seen through the eyes of Miss Jane Pittman is both poetic and prosiac. She is every daughter, sister,mother, and geat grandmother of the middle passage. A suitable read for young and old. A book for general and advanced readers of African American history. Miss Jane Pttman can be funny, irrevent,and down right uppity.
Great TV movie of the 70's!!.......2007-02-09
I first saw this movie years ago on TV, but didn't quite have any knowledge about it until some years later when my mother and I recorded it on TV. I really love this movie and am glad that I got to see it. Cicely Tyson was so remarkable as Miss Jane Pittman. The title of this movie would almost make you believe that it is based on a true story--it is not, though. In this movie, you get to hear Jane's life story from her early years as a slave on a plantation (born into slavery), her adoption of a little boy, her marriage to Joe Pittman, and living to see the civil rights movement of the early 1960s. Jane lived quite a life; up to 110 years of age. She was a kind of person who had seen and been through quite a lot of things during her lifetime, which is obvious for anyone who lives that long. Cicely won an Emmy for her role in this movie, and she deserved it. The makeup was great as well. Cicely was only in her 30s or 40s at the time this movie was made, but with the makeup, you would almost think that it was an elderly lady playing Jane in the later years. I love this movie. There are some scenes in this movie that are disturbing, though, such as the scene where Jane and Ned (the little boy she adopted after his mother and other free former slaves were killed early one morning by the "patty rollers") went to a lady's house for a drink of water and got a very negative and cruel reception from her (trivia: cameo appearance by Katharine Helmond in this scene), some very disturbing scenes of the KKK, and her husband Joe Pittman's tragic death because of a white horse on the ranch that was a subject of evil, and several other sad scenes. But, all in all, this is a great movie worth seeing. I'm just so pleased that it is out on DVD. The quality of the picture and audio are both sharp and clear, you will never have to watch it again on VHS. The extras on the DVD are excellent. You get to see the Emmy award presentation, the making of the movie, as well as how Cicely was dressed to look the part of Miss Jane. Great buy, you can do no wrong getting this film!!
A Classic.......2006-11-03
The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman remains a classic historical perspective for African Americans. It is wonderfully made and will bring tears to the eyes of those old enough to remember the Civil Rights Movement and will educate those that have no knowledge of African American struggles.
The Role God Wanted Cicely Tyson to Play.......2006-04-27
Much has been said about the role that network television news played in shining a spotlight on Bull Connor and the rest of the racists in the Old South of the Fifties and Sixties, and those observations are correct. By the late Sixties, with the passage of landmark Civil Rights legislation and grudging acceptance by some that change was here to stay, real barriers began to be broken and doors opened. But, like all seismic shifts in culture, change would have to be reinforced to make it complete.
"The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman" proved again what the small screen can do to change hearts. The measure of a truly great work of art is that it can be viewed in any number of settings and never have its impact diminished. "2001: A Space Odyssey" is nearly as mesmerizing on television as it was on the theatre screen, so groundbreaking was its approach to the question of human potentiality. In equal measure, "Autobiography" is worthy of the big screen, so artful and compelling is its treatment of the issue of human dignity.
Thanks to extraordinarily skillful makeup artists, but largely to her own meteoric talents, Cicely Tyson turns in a flawless performance that will never grow old. Her facial expressions, voice timber, eye movements - her complete persona - embody the convictions of a woman growing more mature, more realistic, but still never losing her hope and dreams. It is an astonishing performance that demands exposure to the widest possible audience.
Regrettably, I wondered just recently whether the reaction of the townfolks to Miss Jane's final act of courage at the end of this masterpiece occurred more out of respect for her age than her color. As this is fiction, we want to, and can hope to answer "no". But as fiction based on history, we might hesitate before answering.
This film is a truly transformative experience - for a beloved actress, those in the film surrounding her, and most of all, for the viewer. One of my Top 5 picks of all time.
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One of the true film classics with Jose Ferrer in the role that he made a legend... and for which he won an academy award. He brings to life the daredevil swashbuckling-poet with the absurdly long nose. He mocked the pompous, dared to duel with the powerful and hid his secret love for his beautiful cousin, the fair Roxane (Mala Powers). She, in turn, confesses to him her love for the handsome but tongue-tied Christian (William Prince). Cyrano, in an act of chivalry, sets the stage for Roxane and Christian to fall in love, with tragic results. Set in France, 1640 and based on the play by Edmond Rostand.
Bonus Features: Original Theatrical Trailer| Scene Selection.
Specs: DVD5; Dolby Digital Mono; 112 minutes; B&W; 1.33:1 Aspect Ratio; MPAA - NR; Year - 1950; SRP - $9.99.
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A Rare Mix of Education and Entertainment.......2002-01-10
A 110-year-old former slave breaks a racially enforced law in the 1960s. Miss Pittman's haunting and often brutal journey, from a girl on a plantation to her involvement in the Civil Rights Movement, captivates in chains of pain and joy and releases in one of the most eloquent and powerful climaxes ever committed to paper and film.
Network executives in 1974 dismissed advertisers nervous about prudish viewer demographics and gave us THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF MISS JANE PITTMAN. This bold and daring presentation, expertly compressed from Ernest J. Gaines' novel, mixes education and entertainment with a narrative quality reserved only for the best theatrical films. The miniseries ROOTS and the two-part SYBIL followed suit later in the decade.
THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF MISS JANE PITTMAN, a rare gem in the vast slop of made-for-television movies, must not be missed. After ordering your DVD, it belongs not on a shelf but in your jewelry box.
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