DVD
The long song / a Heyday Television production for BBC ; produced by Roopesh Parekh ; written by Sarah Williams ; directed by Mahalia Belo.
Follows the indomitable young slave, July, who works on a sugarcane plantation owned by her detestable mistress, Caroline Mortimer. Their lives change with the arrival of the charming new overseer, Robert Goodwin, who sets out to improve the plantation for both the slaves and the mistress. Told from July's perspective as she reflects upon her life, it's a tale of love, hope and defiance in the face of unjustice.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781531712860
- ISBN: 153171286X
- Physical Description: 1 videodisc (approximately 170 min.) : sound, colour ; 4 3/4 in.
- Publisher: [Washington, DC] : PBS, [2021]
- Copyright: ©2021
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Title from container. Based on the novel by Andrea Levy. Originally broadcast as a television mini-series on BBC One in 2018. Widescreen. |
| Participant or Performer Note: | Tamara Lawrance, Hayley Atwell, Jack Lowden, Leo Bill, Doña Croll, Lenny Henry, Arinze Kene. |
| Target Audience Note: | Not rated. |
| System Details Note: | DVD. |
| Language Note: | In English; with optional subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing (SDH) |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Levy, Andrea, 1956-2019 > Television adaptations. Slavery > Jamaica > 19th century > Drama. Plantations > Drama. |
| Genre: | Historical television programs. Fiction television programs. Television programs. Television series. Television mini-series. Television adaptations. Video recordings for the hearing impaired. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Lehigh Valley Library System.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethlehem Main Library | DVD (Text) | 33062009417073 | Adult DVD Fiction | Available | - |
Summary:
Follows the indomitable young slave, July, who works on a sugarcane plantation owned by her detestable mistress, Caroline Mortimer. Their lives change with the arrival of the charming new overseer, Robert Goodwin, who sets out to improve the plantation for both the slaves and the mistress. Told from July's perspective as she reflects upon her life, it's a tale of love, hope and defiance in the face of unjustice.
