Tower
Title:
Tower
Author:
Maitland, Keith, film director, film producer, cinematographer.
ISBN:
9786316798152
Uniform Title:
Tower (Motion picture : 2016)
Publication Information:
New York, NY : Kino Lorber, [2017]
Physical Description:
1 videodisc (82 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
General Note:
Based in part on the article "96 minutes" / by Pamela Colloff, originally published in Texas monthly in 2006.
Widescreen.
Originally produced as motion picture in 2016.
Special features: After the screening : Q&A ; Behind the scenes : animation ; Character profiles ; Memorial dedication ; Trailer.
Abstract:
On August first, 1966, a sniper rode the elevator to the top floor of the iconic University of Texas Tower and opened fire, holding the campus hostage for 96 minutes in what was a previously unimaginable event. This documentary combines archival footage with animated re-enactments of the dramatic day, based entirely on first person testimonies from witnesses, heroes, and survivors, in a seamless and suspenseful retelling of the unfolding tragedy.
Language Note:
In English with optional English subtitles; closed-captioned in English.
Electronic Access:
Credits from Internet Movie DatabaseView cover art http://midwesttapes.com/images/movies/000/000/000/011/812/000000000011812492.jpg
Performer/Artist:
Editor, Austin Reedy ; directors of photography, Keith Maitland, Sarah Wilson ; original music, Osei Essed ; animation, Minnow Mountain.
Monty Muir, Violett Beane, Cole Bee Wilson, Aldo Ordoñez, Blair Jackson, Vicky Illk, Chris Doubek, Séamus Bolivar-Ochoa, Louie Arnette, Josephine McAdam.
Document ID:
SD_ILS:2264819