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The incredible voyage of Bill Pinkney
Shows how Bill Pinkney sails in his boat, Commitment, and travels 27,000 miles within 22 months from Boston to Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands, Brazil, South Africa, Tasmania, and Uruguay, then back to Bermuda and Boston.
- ""It was originally supposed to be a simple legacy for his two grandchildren, but Bill Pinkney's incredible voyage, the first solo circumnavigation of the world by an African-American, turned out to [be] a floating object lesson in geography, history, courage, and determination for thousands of kids in Boston and Chicago. Television star Bill Cosby tells the story of The Incredible Voyage of Bill Pinkney. It is a true tale of heroism about a Black man, who by himself in a 47-foot cutter named 'The Commitment['], tamed the seven seas and sailed the treacherous Southern 'five great capes' ocean route around the world. ... is also a story of a man dedicated to helping school children in Boston and his native city learn about the contributions to maritime history made by African-Americans. It is the story of how one man used his personal dream to inspire and prove to young people that no matter where you come from, you can go anywhere to pursue your dream."--1992 Peabody Awards entry form. This program also looks at Pinkney's early life and career. The program includes actual footage from the journey from two on-board cameras as well as footage and interviews from the classes which followed and studied Pinkney's travels and the places he visited."
- "Bill Pinkney was the first African American to sail around the world solo, and as he traveled, he communicated with school children, teaching the basics of sailing and navigation as well as lessons in perseverance and dedication."
- "Shows how Bill Pinkney sails in his boat, Commitment, and travels 27,000 miles within 22 months from Boston to Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands, Brazil, South Africa, Tasmania, and Uruguay, then back to Bermuda and Boston."@en
- "Documents the twenty-two-month solo trip around the world by the first African American man, Bill Pinkney, exploring his personal and professional life and his relationship with his family and the young students in the United States with whom he communicated while on his journey."@en
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