Backs against the wall : the Howard Thurman Story [video recording]

by Martin Doblmeier (Director)

Other authorsKeith David (Voice Actor), Danny Cooper (Composer), Deryl Davis (Producer), Mark Comberiate (Editor)

DVD, 2021

Publication

Imprint: Tempe AZ : Bridgestone Multimedia Group, 2021. Context: Originally produced in the United States as a television film in 2019. Responsibility: Producer/director, Martin Doblmeier ; producer, Deryl Davis ; writer, Martin Doblmeier ; director of photography and editor, Mark Comberiate ; music, Danny Cooper production companies, Journey Films, Maryland Public Television. Performer(s): Narrator, Martin Doblmeier ; voice of Howard Thurman, Keith David. OCLC Number: 1268278504. Language: In English, Closed-captioned. Physical: 1 videodisc (57 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in. Features: Special features: DVD bonus features: Thurman's home, Daytona Beach, Fl; "Deep River," performed by Eileen Guenther, Millicent Scarlett; Director interview, Martin Doblmeier. DVD.

Call number

DVD / Front Desk

Barcode

DVD-1145

ISBN

9781954458154

UPC

095163891794

Collections

Your library, Adult Materials, video recordings

CSS Library Notes

Named Person: Thurman, Howard, 1900-1981 .

Description: BACKS AGAINST THE WALL: THE HOWARD THURMAN STORY
Backs Against The Wall: The Howard Thurman Story explores the extraordinary life and legacy of one of the most important religious figures of the 20th century.

Born the grandson of slaves, Thurman became a “spiritual foundation” for the Civil Rights Movement, inspiring many of its leaders including Martin Luther King, Jr, Jesse Jackson and Congressman John Lewis. In the mid-1930s, Thurman was the first Black American invited to meet Mohandas Gandhi who shared his strategy of non-violent resistance. Gandhi suggested it would be through the African-American experience that the non-violence resistance movement could take on global significance. When Thurman returned to America, his writings and speeches planted the early seeds for the non-violent Civil Rights Movement.

Thurman is also remembered for helping launch The Fellowship Church for All People in San Francisco, a pioneering venture to create the nation’s first interracial, intercultural church community. Thurman was a gifted and prolific writer who authored more than 20 books and celebrated as one of the great preachers of his era. -- from publisher

FY2022 / jvsy

Physical description

4.75 inches

Description

"Backs Against The Wall: The Howard Thurman Story explores the extraordinary life and legacy of one of the most important religious figures of the 20th century. Born the grandson of slaves, Thurman became a "spiritual foundation" for the Civil Rights Movement, inspiring many of its leaders including Martin Luther King, Jr, Jesse Jackson and Congressman John Lewis. In the mid-1930s, Thurman was the first Black American invited to meet Mohandas Gandhi who shared his strategy of non-violent resistance. Gandhi suggested it would be through the African-American experience that the non-violence resistance movement could take on global significance. When Thurman returned to America, his writings and speeches planted the early seeds for the non-violent Civil Rights Movement. Thurman is also remembered for helping launch The Fellowship Church for All People in San Francisco, a pioneering venture to create the nation's first interracial, intercultural church community. Thurman was a gifted and prolific writer who authored more than 20 books and celebrated as one of the great preachers of his era."--Journey Films website.… (more)