Newbury Town Library

The River Niger ;, Death of a prophet

Label
The River Niger ;, Death of a prophet
Language
eng
Characteristic
videorecording
Intended audience
The River Niger: Rated R ; Death of a prophet: Rated 13
Main title
The River Niger ;
Oclc number
56139175
Runtime
165
Sub title
Death of a prophet
Summary
The River Niger: Based on Joseph A. Walker's Tony Award winning play "The River Niger" as presented on stage by the Negro Ensemble Company. Story of a ghetto family torn apart by a revolution, but held together through misfortune. Examines what might happen, and how people will react, when the tension of city life turns to violent revolutionDeath of a prophet: Combines documentary footage with reenactments. A suspense thriller which follows the events in the final 24 hours of the life of religious and political leader Malcolm X
Table Of Contents
The River Niger (ca. 105 min.) / screenplay by Joseph A. Walker ; produced by Sidney Beckerman/Isaac L. Jones ; directed by Krishna Shah -- Death of a prophet (ca. 60 min.) / written, produced and directed by Woodie King Jr
Target audience
adult
Technique
live action
resource.variantTitle
Death of a prophet
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