| | |  | | |  (1902-1967) Poet Langston Hughes attended an all-white school as a child. Feeling lonely and isolated, he turned to reading and writing poetry. Inspired by Carl Sandburg and Walt Whitman, Hughes wrote free verse, using African-American dialects, words and rhythms. His career flourished in the 1920s, but the Depression caused him to consider the benefits of socialism and communism. He traveled to the Soviet Union and returned committed to the ideals of social reform and racial justice. Hughes' poetry expresses the strongest hopes and frustrations of African Americans in the 20th century. | " ...Editor's Choice...Highly recommended..."- Video Librarian"A must purchase for school library collections, the series fills a void by providing interesting, informative material on the subject." - School Library Journal "...this useful collection profiles more prominent African Americans and their contributions. Oral historian John O'Neal's straightforward narrations, thoughtful commentary by scholars, well-chosen stills, and archival footage are well blended, placing biographical details of each subject within the context of the times... More fine fare for both school and public library collections." - Booklist
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| Additional Features & Details
Features: Chapter Select, Discussion Questions & Activities, Interactive Menu
Technical: Single Layer, Single Sided, Full Screen
DVD Encoding: Region ALL
Language: English, Spanish | | | Grades 5 to Adults
Color, Live Action
Closed-Captioned
Copyright 1994
MARC Record Available
Catalog Card Kit Available
Single Main Entry Card Available
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