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Langston Hughes the dream keeper

Explores the life and work of American writer Langston Hughes. Examines the role of race in his poetry, the influence of jazz and blues on development of his poetic vision, and his efforts to fulfill the writer's duties to his society. Includes appearances by Hughes and performances of his poetry, combined with discussions by Arnold Rampersad and James Baldwin.

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  • "Dream keeper"@en
  • "Voices and visions"@en
  • "Langston Hughes"

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  • "Explores the life and work of American writer Langston Hughes. Examines the role of race in his poetry, the influence of jazz and blues on development of his poetic vision, and his efforts to fulfill the writer's duties to his society. Includes appearances by Hughes and performances of his poetry, combined with discussions by Arnold Rampersad and James Baldwin."@en
  • "Profiles Langston Hughes (1902-1967), among the most versatile and prolific of modern American authors, who achieved distinction in poetry, drama, and fiction. Gwendolyn Brooks, James Baldwin, Amiri Baraka, and Arnold Rampersand explore Hughes' life and discuss such major influences on his work as jazz and blues music, the 1920s' Harlem Renaissance, and his black heritage."
  • "Situations from the life of Langston Hughes, with recitations from his poetry."
  • "Explores the life and work of American author Langston Hughes. Examines the role of race in his poetry, the influence of 1920s jazz and blues on the development of his poetic vision, and his efforts to fulfill the writer's duties to society. Includes appearances by Hughes and performances of his poetry, combined with discussions by Arnold Rampersad and James Baldwin. Designed for use in a television course on modern American poetry."
  • "A chronological look at the life and work of Langston Hughes with illustrated readings from his poetry and interviews with friends, colleagues and a biographer."@en
  • "A chronological look at the life and work of Langston Hughes with illustrated readings from his poetry and interviews with friends, colleagues and a biographer."
  • "Situations from the life of Langston Hughes, with recitations from his poetry."@en
  • "Examines the life and work of Langston Hughes, who typically wrote about African American history and heritage. Interviews, music, and dance performances convey the importance and influence of Hughes's work. Features discussion by James Baldwin and Hughes biographer Arnold Rampersad."@en
  • "Exploration de la vie et de l'oeuvre du poète visionnaire américain Langston Hughes. Célébration de la négritude quotidienne. Performance de chansons (jazz, blues, gospel) dont il a composé les paroles, illustrant l'importance de la culture musicale afro-américaine dans sa vie. Son écriture pour le théâtre, le journalisme. Les persécutions de la part de la droite politique américaine. Tournage au Sénégal, en France, au Kansas et à Harlem. Commentaires des écrivains Léopold Sedar Senghor, James Baldwin, Amiri Baraka et Gwendolyn Brooks."
  • "An examination of the life and poetry of Langston Hughes."
  • "Explores the life and work of American poet Langston Hughes. Examines the role of race in his poetry, the influence of 1920s jazz and blues on the development of his poetic vision, and his efforts to fulfill the writer's duties to society. Includes appearances by Hughes and performances of his poetry, and commentary by peers and critics."
  • "Hughes wrote of the beauty, dignity and heritage of blacks in America. Interviews, music and dance performances convey his work and influence, discussed by James Baldwin and biographer Arnold Rampersad."
  • "The life and career of American writer and poet Langston Hughes, related through photographs, readings from his works and commentary by poets, writers and critics."@en
  • "The life and career of American writer and poet Langston Hughes, related through photographs, readings from his works and commentary by poets, writers and critics."
  • "This program combines archival footage, photographs and interviews to present a comprehensive view of the life of poet, Langston Hughes whose work reflected the problems, cares and dignity of black people. The film chronicles his Midwestern childhood, his life in New York as a participant in the Harlem Renaissance and his travels to Paris, Africa and the Soviet Union. Hughes' personal reminiscencess are supplemented by those of the late James Baldwin, Amiri Baraka, Gwendolyn Brooks and the poet's biographer Arnold Rampersad who details his youthful involvement with leftist ideology, the impact of the various wars on his work, and his complex relationship with black radicalism in the sixties. The musical and theatrical attributes of Hughes' poetry are illustrated through performances by Dianne McIntyre, Novella Nelson and Roscoe Orman."

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  • "Digital video"@en
  • "Biography"
  • "Biography"@en
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  • "Streaming multimedia"@en
  • "Biographical films"@en
  • "Electronic videos"@en
  • "Criticism, interpretation, etc"@en
  • "Criticism, interpretation, etc"

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  • "Voices and visions. Langston Hughes. Langston Hughes"
  • "Voices and visions. Langston Hughes"
  • "Langston Hughes dreamkeeper"
  • "Langston Hughes: the dreamkeeper"
  • "Langston Hughes the dream keeper"
  • "Langston Hughes the dream keeper"@en
  • "Langston Hughes, the dream keeper"@en
  • "Langston Hughes"@en
  • "Langston Hughes"
  • "Langston Hughes, the dream keeper"

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