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Ralph Bunche: An American Odyssey

1 hours 56 minutes 43 seconds

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Black and white portrait photograph of Ralph Bunche. Caption. He remains an enigma in American and world history.

Through archival photos, newsreel footage, and interviews with family, friends, colleagues, and historians, presents the life of the legendary African American scholar-turned-statesman. Ralph Bunche was one of the founders of the United Nations and received the Nobel Peace Prize for mediating in Palestine. He also made important contributions to the decolonization of the world and human rights in America. Narrated by Sidney Poitier. Based on the biography by Sir Brian Urquhart.

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Runtime: 1 hours 56 minutes 43 seconds

Topic: Biographies, History
Subtopic: African-Americans, Biography, Bunche, Ralph, Nobel Peace Prize
Grade/Interest Level: 10 - 12
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Release Year: 2001
Producer/Distributor: Filmakers Library, Inc
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Man wearing hat and casual jacket crouches down. Caption. That has reflected them in manner and style.

2 yoked yaks plowing a field. Caption. The mild tempered ox-like creatures.

Mother reads with her 3 children on a couch in a living room setting. Caption. His mother taught him and his sister.

Rustic wooden house next to a haystack. Caption. Elie Wiesel was born on September 30, 1928.

Black and white photo of South African tribe members in traditional clothing. Caption. It was an idyllic childhood but suddenly cut short.

Side angle shot of an older Mother Teresa wearing a white and blue sari holding her hands to her chin in a prayer position.

Black and white side angle photo of Mother Teresa standing with 2 men and a child looking back at her.

Exterior daytime shot of the United Nations headquarters with a row of flag poles, all flying flags from different countries.