The Political Dr. Seuss
(Video)

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Contributors
Frith, Michael K.
Lamothe, Ron, 1968-
Geisel, Audrey S.
Morgan, Judith.
Morgan, N. A.
Published
Cambridge, Mass. : Terra Incognita Films, c2004.
Format
Video
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (DVD-R) (84 min.) : sound, color and black and white ; 4 3/4 in.
Status
On Shelf
Martin Luther College Library - Music Room DVD
PS 3513 .E2 Z788 2004
1 available

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Published
Cambridge, Mass. : Terra Incognita Films, c2004.
Language
English

Notes

General Note
Producer-writer-director-editor, Ron Lamothe ; photography, Stephen McCarthy, Neal Brown ; original music, Mark Zaki. Narrator: Ron Lamothe ; voice of Dr. Seuss, Edwin Beschler ; interviews with: Audrey Geisel, Judith Morgan, Neil Morgan, Robert Bernstein, Michael Frith, Michael Kazin, Elaine Tyler May, Richard H. Minear. This documentary on Theodor Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss, traces the development of his art and political philosophy. Seuss's early work as a political cartoonist for PM newspaper and as a film propagandist with Frank Capra ultimately evolved into a career as a children's writer concerned with nurturing both literacy and social awareness.

Subjects

LC Subjects
Biographical films.
Children's literature, American -- Political aspects.
Documentary films.
Seuss, -- Dr. -- Political and social views.
Video recordings.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Frith, M. K., Lamothe, R., Geisel, A. S., Morgan, J., Morgan, N. A., Bernstein, R., & Kazin, M. (2004). The Political Dr. Seuss . Terra Incognita Films.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Michael K. Frith et al.. 2004. The Political Dr. Seuss. Terra Incognita Films.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Michael K. Frith et al.. The Political Dr. Seuss Terra Incognita Films, 2004.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Frith, Michael K., et al. The Political Dr. Seuss Terra Incognita Films, 2004.

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