Bibliograph

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

Type

Label

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

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

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

Classification