DVD
The Supreme Court [videorecording] / narrated by David Strathairn.
"An unprecedented series exploring the history, impact and drama of America's highest court. ... By fusing history with biography, The Supreme Court humanizes the enigmatic black-robed figures, revealing their temperaments, passions, deeply held personal beliefs and life stories"--Slipcase.
Record details
- Physical Description: 4 videodiscs (240 mins.) : sd., col., with b & w sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
- Publisher: New York, NY : Thirteen/WNET New York : c2007.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Title from containers. Companion publication: The Supreme Court : the personalities and rivalries that defined America / Jeffrey Rosen. New York : Times Books, 2007, c2006. Originally broadcast on PBS on Jan. 31st and Feb. 7th, 2007. DVD extras include manuscripts, photo galleries, Dred Scott documents, charts and maps. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | v. 1. One nation under law -- v. 2. A new kind of justice -- v. 3. A nation of liberties -- v. 4. The Rehnquist revolution. |
| Creation/Production Credits Note: | Series producer, Mark Zwonitzer; director, Thomas Lennon. |
| Participant or Performer Note: | Expert analysts for the series include University of Texas professors Scot Powe, William Forbath, Louise Weinberg, and Ernest Young. Cf. PBS web site at http://www.pbs.org/wnet/supremecourt/about/experts.html. |
| System Details Note: | DVD video. |
| Terms Governing Use and Reproduction Note: | For private home use or educational instruction only. |
| Language Note: | In English; Spanish subtitling available. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | United States. Supreme Court > History. Judges > United States > Biography. Judges > United States > History. Judges > United States > Psychology. Constitutional law > United States > Cases. |