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Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman
(1974)
Director: John Korty
Key Cast : Cicely Tyson, Odetta, Josephine Premice, Ted Airhart, Sidney Arroyo, Eric Brown, Woodrow Chambliss, Barbara Chaney, Noel Cravenze, Richard Dysart, Joel Fluellen
Rating: Not Rated
Genre(s): Drama |
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| Movie Summary |
This movie is based on the book, "The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman", by Ernest J. Gaines.
It is about a 110 year old woman, Miss Jane Pittman (Cicely Tyson) who, through flashbacks, eloquently tells the
story of her life from the Civil War to the Civil Rights Movement. The interesting story about Miss Pittman’s life is
fictional, but the historical facts are true. Consequently, this highly-acclaimed movie brings to life and personalizes
over a century of the Black Experience in America.
It’s the 1960s. The Civil Rights Movement is alive. How does Miss Jane Pittman view it, especially as an
African-American woman who has experienced so many trials, challenges and changes over the years? |
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| Trivia |
• "The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman" is considered by many critics to be Cicely Tyson’s strongest and
most memorable performance.
• Ernest J. Gaines wrote the book that this movie is based on. He also wrote the book, A Lesson Before Dying,
which was the basis for another Top 100 Black Classic Movies film with the same name. |
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| Awards |
• Cicely Tyson won two 1974 Emmy Awards for her portrayal of Miss Jane Pittman: Actress of the Year – Special and
Best Lead Actress in a Drama.
• "The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman" won three additional 1974 Emmy Awards: Outstanding Special – Comedy or
Drama, Outstanding Achievement in Costume Design and Outstanding Achievement in Makeup.
• Nominated for an additional 1974 Emmy Award: Outstanding Achievement in Film or Tape Sound Mixing
• Nominated for 1975 British Academy of Film and Television (BAFTA) Film Award: Best Actress (Cicely Tyson) |
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| DVD Availability |
Buy the Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman DVD .
This is the 30th Anniversary Edition of the movie.
Included on this special edition are the following extras:
DVD Extras! (On the 30th Anniversary Edition)
∙ Documentary on “The Making of the The Autobiography of Ms. Jane Pittman”
∙ Documentary on “The Writing of the The Autobiography of Ms. Jane Pittman”
∙ Documentary on “Oral Story Telling Tradition”
∙ Best Picture and Best Actress Emmy Clips
∙ Interactive Menus
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| "The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman" Book by Ernest J. Gaines |
The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman by Ernest J. Gaines (Book)
"The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman" was originally a book written by African-American author Ernest Gaines. Many critics consider this novel to be Ernest J. Gaines' best book.
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