Underground. Season one
2018
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Set in a desperate and dangerous time, Underground tells the story of revolutionaries fighting the tyranny of slavery on the Underground Railroad using their ingenuity, power and perseverance to attempt the greatest escape in history, delivering thousands to freedom despite the dire consequences that awaited them on the other side. This provocative and compelling series focuses on a group of courageous men and women who band together for the fight of their lives - for their families, their future and their freedom.
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Author:
Green, Misha, creator, screenwriterPokaski, Joe, creator, screenwriterSmollett-Bell, Jurnee, 1986-, actorHodge, Aldis, actorDe Gouw, Jessica, 1988-, actorMiller, Alano, actorMeloni, Chris, actorDiamond, Reed Edward, actorVann, Amirah, actorPorter, Adina, actorBlucas, Marc, 1972-, actorWilliamson, Mykelti, actor
Imprint:
Australia : Via Vision Entertainment : Distributed in Australia by Madman Entertainment, ©2018.©2016.
Collation:
3 DVD-videos (450 minutes) : sound, colour ; 12 cm.
Notes:
Catalogued from container.Via Vision Entertainment : VVE1387.Originally produced in America and broadcast on television during 2016.Special features : the journey underground (15 minutes) ; the characters of Macon (14 minutes) ; gag reel ; the music of underground (4 minutes) ; camera test with introduction by Misha Green and Joe Pokaski ; two episode commentaries."The awe inspiring story of how the Underground Railroad delivered thousands of slaves to freedom"--Container."Break free. Rise up"--Container.English dialogue, with optional English [SDH] subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing and French subtitles.
Credits:
Created by Misha Green and Joe Pokaski.
Performers:
Cast: Jurnee Smollett-Bell, Aldis Hodge, Jessica de Gouw, Alano Miller, Christopher Meloni, Reed Diamond, Amirah Vann, Adina Porter, Marc Blucas, Mykelti Williamson.
Audience:
Censorship classification : MA 15+.
System details:
DVD video, Dolby digital 2.0 stereo, NTSC, Region 4, widescreen 16:9.
Contents:
1. The macon 7 -- 2. War chest -- 3. The Lord's day -- 4. Firefly -- 5. Run & gun -- 6. Troubled water -- 7. Cradle -- 8. Grave -- 9. Black & blue -- 10. The white whale.
Dewey class:
791.4572
Language:
English
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Subject:
Slavery -- United States -- DramaSlaveholders -- United States -- DramaFugitive slaves -- DramaUnderground Railroad -- DramaAbolitionists -- United States -- DramaAfrican Americans -- DramaTelevision programs, AmericanTelevision series -- United StatesHistorical television programsAction and adventure television programsFiction television programsTelevision seriesVideo recordings for the hearing impaired
BRN:
347008
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton Library | DVD M15+ | UND | Available |