Blackout, a Five O'Clock Films production for American Experience ; American Experience Films/PBS ; produced by David Murdock, Callie T. Wiser ; story by David Murdock ; telescript by Sharon Grimberg ; directed by Callie T. Wiser ; co-producer, Christine Turner
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Blackout, a Five O'Clock Films production for American Experience ; American Experience Films/PBS ; produced by David Murdock, Callie T. Wiser ; story by David Murdock ; telescript by Sharon Grimberg ; directed by Callie T. Wiser ; co-producer, Christine Turner
Language
eng
Characteristic
videorecording
Intended audience
TV Parental Guidelines rating: TV-PG (parental guidance suggested; this program contains material that parents may find unsuitable for younger children)
Main title
Blackout
Medium
DVD
Oclc number
915092821
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Originally broadcast by PBS July 14, 2015
Responsibility statement
a Five O'Clock Films production for American Experience ; American Experience Films/PBS ; produced by David Murdock, Callie T. Wiser ; story by David Murdock ; telescript by Sharon Grimberg ; directed by Callie T. Wiser ; co-producer, Christine Turner
Runtime
54
Summary
Told through the memories of those who lived through the events, examines the 1977 power outage that caused monumental mayhem throughout New York City over two hot and humid days. In the documentary, American Experience explores the economic, political, technological, and social consequences of an event that led to both horrifying lawlessness and to innumerable acts of selflessness and generosity
Technique
live action
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Black out
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Subject
- Documentary television programs
- Pillage -- New York (State) -- New York -- History -- 20th century
- Historical television programs
- Electric power failures + Social aspects -- New York (State) -- New York
- Electric power failures -- New York (State) -- New York -- History -- 20th century
- New York (N.Y.) -- Social conditions -- 20th century
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- Documentary television programs
- Pillage -- New York (State) -- New York -- History -- 20th century
- Historical television programs
- Electric power failures + Social aspects -- New York (State) -- New York
- Electric power failures -- New York (State) -- New York -- History -- 20th century
- New York (N.Y.) -- Social conditions -- 20th century
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