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A nation's hope : the story of boxing legend Joe Louis
Title:
A nation's hope : the story of boxing legend Joe Louis
ISBN:
9781629236230
Physical Description:
1 videodisc (10 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
General Note:
A read-a-long.
Personal Subject:
Summary:
On the eve of World War II, African-American boxer Joe Louis fought German Max Schmeling in a bout that had more at stake than just the world heavyweight title; for much of America their fight came to represent America's war with Germany. An elegant and powerful picture book biography that centers around the historic fight in which black and white America were able to put aside prejudice and come together to celebrate our nation's ideals.
System Details:
DVD; REGION 1, WIDESCREEN PRESENTATION, STEREO SOUND (ENGLISH), NTSC.
Language Note:
IN ENGLISH; WITH OPTIONAL ENGLISH CLOSED-CAPTIONS (CC) FOR THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING.
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