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The Resource Emmanuel's gift, First Look International ; Lookalike presents ; a film by Lisa Lax and Nancy Stern ; directed & produced by Lisa Lax and Nancy Stern ; written by Elizabeth Massie, Lisa Lax, Nancy Stern

Emmanuel's gift, First Look International ; Lookalike presents ; a film by Lisa Lax and Nancy Stern ; directed & produced by Lisa Lax and Nancy Stern ; written by Elizabeth Massie, Lisa Lax, Nancy Stern

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Summary
Ghana is not a good place to have a disability--parents either poison their disabled children, or leave them to die in the forest--it's called "seeing off." At best, the disabled are expected to be beggars. Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah was born with one deformed leg, which led his father to abandon his mother. Until her early death, she championed her son, enrolling him in school and taking him to various doctors searching for a cure. Her encouragement proved long lasting, as this documentary tells how Emmanuel became a successful amputee athlete. Today, he works to bring political and social change to Ghana's disabled
Language
  • eng
  • spa
  • eng
  • eng
Work
Publication
Extent
1 videodisc (80 min.)
Note
  • Originally produced as a documentary in 2005
  • Special features: About Lookalike Productions [text feature]; Emmanuel's U.S. grade school educational tour [text feature]; Educational tour photo montage (2 min.); Filmmaker Nancy Stern (1 min.); Filmmaker Lisa Lax (7 min.); Challenged Athletes Foundation [text feature]; Previews
Contents
  • Opening credits
  • His own vision
  • Standing alone
  • Thinking big picture
  • Overcoming adversity
  • Braving surgery
  • Bigger things to do
  • Hero's welcome
  • Making amends
  • Political action
  • Emmanuel's impact
  • Ending credits
Isbn
9781592416448
Instance
Label
Emmanuel's gift
Title
Emmanuel's gift
Statement of responsibility
First Look International ; Lookalike presents ; a film by Lisa Lax and Nancy Stern ; directed & produced by Lisa Lax and Nancy Stern ; written by Elizabeth Massie, Lisa Lax, Nancy Stern
Contributor
Subject
Genre
Language
  • eng
  • spa
  • eng
  • eng
Summary
Ghana is not a good place to have a disability--parents either poison their disabled children, or leave them to die in the forest--it's called "seeing off." At best, the disabled are expected to be beggars. Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah was born with one deformed leg, which led his father to abandon his mother. Until her early death, she championed her son, enrolling him in school and taking him to various doctors searching for a cure. Her encouragement proved long lasting, as this documentary tells how Emmanuel became a successful amputee athlete. Today, he works to bring political and social change to Ghana's disabled
Cataloging source
TEFMT
Characteristic
videorecording
Credits note
Director of photography, Samson Chan ; edited by April Wilson, Meredith Paige ; music by Jeff Beal ; translated by Yvonne Marfo
Dewey number
362.4/083
Intended audience
MPAA Rating: Rated G
Language note
In English with optional Spanish subtitles; closed-captioned
LC call number
HV1569.3.Y68
LC item number
E46368457 2006
PerformerNote
Narrated by Oprah Winfrey; with Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah, Bob Babbit, Oheneba Boachie-Adjei, Jeffrey Essakow, Paul O'Keeffe, Sam Aidoo, Kwame Mubarak, Gordon Adoboe, Christine Churcher, Jim MacLaren, Christopher Jobe, Michael Jackson, Rudy Garcia-Tolson, Tabi King, Nana Dr. Ott Boateng, Dickson Kwajo Ofosu, Sarah Abbey, Gladys Abbey, Yaw Barimah, George Amofah, Charles Appiagyei, Osmond Annum, Osagyefuo Amoatia Ofori Panin
http://library.link/vocab/relatedWorkOrContributorDate
  • 1977-
  • 1964-
http://library.link/vocab/relatedWorkOrContributorName
  • Yeboah, Emmanuel Ofosu
  • Lax, Lisa
  • Stern, Nancy
  • Massie, Elizabeth
  • Winfrey, Oprah
  • Lookalike Productions
  • First Look Home Entertainment
Runtime
80
http://library.link/vocab/subjectName
  • Yeboah, Emmanuel Ofosu
  • Yeboah, Emmanuel Ofosu
  • Yeboah, Emmanuel Ofosu
  • Cycling
  • Cycling
  • People with disabilities
  • Sports for people with disabilities
  • People with disabilities
  • Discapacitados
  • Ciclismo
  • Cycling
  • People with disabilities
  • Sports for people with disabilities
  • Ghana
  • Spanish subtitles
  • Documentary films
  • Handicapped
  • Cycling
Target audience
general
Technique
live action
Label
Emmanuel's gift, First Look International ; Lookalike presents ; a film by Lisa Lax and Nancy Stern ; directed & produced by Lisa Lax and Nancy Stern ; written by Elizabeth Massie, Lisa Lax, Nancy Stern
Instantiates
Publication
Note
  • Originally produced as a documentary in 2005
  • Special features: About Lookalike Productions [text feature]; Emmanuel's U.S. grade school educational tour [text feature]; Educational tour photo montage (2 min.); Filmmaker Nancy Stern (1 min.); Filmmaker Lisa Lax (7 min.); Challenged Athletes Foundation [text feature]; Previews
Carrier category
videodisc
Carrier category code
  • vd
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Color
multicolored
Configuration of playback channels
quadrophonic multichannel or surround
Content category
two-dimensional moving image
Content type code
  • tdi
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Contents
Opening credits -- His own vision -- Standing alone -- Thinking big picture -- Overcoming adversity -- Braving surgery -- Bigger things to do -- Hero's welcome -- Making amends -- Political action -- Emmanuel's impact -- Ending credits
Control code
ocm62314621
Dimensions
4 3/4 in.
Dimensions
other
Extent
1 videodisc (80 min.)
Isbn
9781592416448
Lccn
2006000942
Media category
video
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • v
Medium for sound
videodisc
Other control number
687797111791
Other physical details
sound, color
Publisher number
FLP-11179
Sound on medium or separate
sound on medium
Specific material designation
videodisc
System control number
(OCoLC)62314621
System details
DVD, Region 1, Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround, Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo
Video recording format
DVD
Label
Emmanuel's gift, First Look International ; Lookalike presents ; a film by Lisa Lax and Nancy Stern ; directed & produced by Lisa Lax and Nancy Stern ; written by Elizabeth Massie, Lisa Lax, Nancy Stern
Publication
Note
  • Originally produced as a documentary in 2005
  • Special features: About Lookalike Productions [text feature]; Emmanuel's U.S. grade school educational tour [text feature]; Educational tour photo montage (2 min.); Filmmaker Nancy Stern (1 min.); Filmmaker Lisa Lax (7 min.); Challenged Athletes Foundation [text feature]; Previews
Carrier category
videodisc
Carrier category code
  • vd
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Color
multicolored
Configuration of playback channels
quadrophonic multichannel or surround
Content category
two-dimensional moving image
Content type code
  • tdi
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Contents
Opening credits -- His own vision -- Standing alone -- Thinking big picture -- Overcoming adversity -- Braving surgery -- Bigger things to do -- Hero's welcome -- Making amends -- Political action -- Emmanuel's impact -- Ending credits
Control code
ocm62314621
Dimensions
4 3/4 in.
Dimensions
other
Extent
1 videodisc (80 min.)
Isbn
9781592416448
Lccn
2006000942
Media category
video
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • v
Medium for sound
videodisc
Other control number
687797111791
Other physical details
sound, color
Publisher number
FLP-11179
Sound on medium or separate
sound on medium
Specific material designation
videodisc
System control number
(OCoLC)62314621
System details
DVD, Region 1, Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround, Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo
Video recording format
DVD

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