Bibliograph

Strange Fruit, Oniera Films ; produced in association with the Independent Television Service ; produced, directed & edited by Joel Katz

Type

Label

Strange Fruit, Oniera Films ; produced in association with the Independent Television Service ; produced, directed & edited by Joel Katz

Language

eng

Characteristic

videorecording

Main title

Strange Fruit

Oclc number

56733073

Responsibility statement

Oniera Films ; produced in association with the Independent Television Service ; produced, directed & edited by Joel Katz

Runtime

Summary

A examination of the anti-lynching protest song made famous by Billie Holiday. Reviews the historical events, contexts and incidents of racial hatred that the song's title represents, and then the subsequent performances by Billie Holiday that brought the song and its message to a national audience. The film also follows the underlying problem of racism that continues into contemporary culture

Table Of Contents

Special features: Extended scenes (25 min.); extended interviews (53 min.); reference and information web links

Target audience

adult

Technique

live action

Contributor