The war of the worlds

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Date
1994
Summary
H.G. Wells is the father of science fiction. In this program, biographers discuss the novel and Wells himself--his dysfunctional family, his dreams, and his own battle with depression.
Publishers
Discovery Productions, Inc; Cronkite Ward Company; Center for the Book; Films for the Humanities (Firm)
Subjects
Literature, Print Culture; Literature, Print Culture; Science fiction, English 19th century; War of the worlds
Locations
North America; United States
Collection
Films@UM
Unit
Distinctive Media Collections
Language
English
Rights Statement
In Copyright
Terms of Use
Access is restricted to patrons at the University of Maryland.
Physical Description
49 minutes; color
Notes
Access
Access condition: campus-only.
Creation/Production Credits
Cinematographer, Nic Knowland ; narrator, Donald Sutherland ; editor, Barbara Burst ; music, Frank Ferrucci.
Other Identifiers
Filename: lms-090098; Fedora 2 PID: umd:1641; Handle Identifier: hdl:1903.1/949; OCLC: ocm31597558; Catalog Key: alephsys002185354; Catalog Key: FFH 5218

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