Eugene O'Neill : a documentary film / a Steeplechase Films production for American Experience ; directed by Ric Burns ; written by Arthur Gelb & Barbara Gelb and Ric Burns ; produced by Marilyn Ness & Steve Rivo with Robin Espinola & Mary Recine.

Format
Video/Projected medium
Language
English
Published/​Created
Alexandria, VA : PBS Home Video, [2006]
Description
1 videodisc (approximately 120 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.

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    Summary note
    Eugene O'Neill was one of the greatest playwrights in American history. Through his experimental and emotionally probing dramas, he addressed the difficulties of human society with a deep psychological complexity.
    Notes
    • Title from container.
    • Originally broadcast on the "American experience" television program in 2005.
    • Special features: performances and dramatic readings by Al Pacino, Liam Neeson, Christopher Plummer, and others; interview with Ric Burns; additional interviews with Jason Robards, Tony Kushner, John Guare, and others.
    Creation/​Production credits
    Editor, Li-Shin Yu ; cinematography, Buddy Squires, Peter Nelson, Allen Moore ; music, Brian Keane.
    Target audience
    Not rated.
    System details
    DVD, region 1, widescreen presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1 and 2.0 soundtracks.
    Participant(s)/​Performer(s)
    • Narrator: Christopher Plummer ; commentary by Lloyd Richards, Edward Shaughnessy, Sidney Lumet, Tony Kushner.
    • Voices by Al Pacino, Zoe Caldwell, Christopher Plummer, Robert Sean Leonard, Callie Thorne, Vanessa Redgrave, Liam Neeson, Natasha Richardson, and Jason Robards.
    Language note
    English dialogue; closed-captioned.
    Other title(s)
    American experience (Television program)
    ISBN
    • 1415702276
    • 9781415702277
    Publisher no.
    705053
    OCLC
    64202272
    Universal Product Code
    • 841887050531
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