Stowe’s novel was a runaway bestseller in its day with hundreds of thousands of copies printed. But it was the stage versions, seen by millions, that had an even greater impact in America and around the world. George Aiken’s play version, adapted from the novel in 1852, is arguably the most faithful to the original, and this DVD contains an accurately adapted modern staging, in period style, of his play.
The production resurrects this gem of American and African American history and literature. Teachers, students, history buffs and church study groups alike will benefit from this comprehensive program.
Dr. Susan Belasco of the University of Nebraska, editor of “Stowe in Her Own Time,” called this production “… a powerful visual and auditory experience which reveals the ongoing appeal of a story that helped cause the United States Civil War.“ Dr. R. L’Heureux Lewis, professor of Sociology and Black Studies at the City University of New York said that “In a short and powerful production Jiji has returned luster and value to the work in a way that allows contemporary audiences to experience the play’s original import. A must see for students, scholars, and serious lovers of history.”
The DVD contains videos of two different staged versions of the play plus a 138 page illustrated PDF source book. DVD designed by teachers for teachers and students, the 1852 Aiken play has been condensed to 50 minutes to fit a standard classroom period, combining scenes performed by actors with 19th century songs, hymns and illustrations. The DVD also contains the rarely seen 1903 Edison silent film version, plus a 138 page illustrated, searchable, PDF source book of reviews, articles, essays, analyses and original source materials, also including suggested topics for student reports and further study.
Login
Add tags