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Abar : black superman / [presented by] JOS-TO Productions ; produced by J.P. Joshua ; original story and screenplay by James Smalley ; directed by Frank Packard.

LIBRA DVD PN1997 .A2327 2009
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Format:
Video
Contributor:
Joshua, J. P., film producer.
Packard, Frank, film director.
Smalley, James, screenwriter.
Smith, J. Walter, screenwriter, actor.
Mayo, Tobar, actor.
Young, Roxy, actor.
Lum, Gladys, actor.
Jackson, Art, actor.
Rumford, Tony, actor.
Garcia, Ron, cinematographer..
Tucker, Jack, 1944- editor of moving image work.
JOS-TO Productions, prersenter..
Xenon Pictures, publisher..
Language:
English
Subjects (All):
Toleration--Drama.
Toleration.
African American physicians--Drama.
African American physicians.
Race discrimination--Drama.
Race discrimination.
Genre:
Blaxploitation films.
Drama.
Feature films.
Superhero films.
Physical Description:
1 videodisc (approximately 99 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Edition:
Full screen.
Place of Publication:
Santa Monica, Calif. : Distributed by Xenon Pictures, 2009.
System Details:
DVD, NTSC, Region 1, full screen (1.33:1) .presentation.
digital
optical
stereo
NTSC
video file
DVD video
region 1
Summary:
When a courageous Black doctor and his family move into an upscale home in an unsuspecting white neighborhood, the welcoming party quickly turns bloody and ugly. As the bigotry becomes murderous, Dr. Kinkade discovers a trustworthy ally - Abar and his team of urban guerilla fighters. It's winner take all as Abar becomes spiritually guided by the memory of the great freedom fighters.
Participant:
J. Walter Smith, Tobar Mayo, Roxy Young, Gladys Lum, Art Jackson, Tony Rumford.
Credits:
Director of photography, Ron Garcia ; editor, Jack Tucker ; wardrobe, Mae Lum ; special effects, Harry Woolman.
Notes:
Originally released as a motion picture in 1977.
OCLC:
318922353
Publisher Number:
000799807521

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