Lathan, Stan
Overview
| Works: | 158 works in 343 publications in 5 languages and 8,135 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Drama Film adaptations Short films Television adaptations Made-for-TV movies Fiction Television programs Television series Poetry Television melodramas |
| Roles: | Director, Producer, Performer, Author, fmd |
| Classifications: | PN1997, 791.4575 |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works about
Stan Lathan
- Black journal television stills collection( Visual )
- Fall River legend: excerpts( Visual )
Most widely held works by
Stan Lathan
Ernest J. Gaines' The sky is gray(
Visual
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20 editions published between 1979 and 2005 in English and held by 869 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Based on the story of the same title by Ernest Gaines, about a young Black farmboy's dawning of awareness about himself and society
20 editions published between 1979 and 2005 in English and held by 869 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Based on the story of the same title by Ernest Gaines, about a young Black farmboy's dawning of awareness about himself and society
Richard Wright's Almos' a man by
Richard Wright(
Visual
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21 editions published between 1976 and 2009 in English and held by 819 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Story about a Black, teenage farmworker, who, faced with the prospect of working to pay for a mule he has accidentally killed, and armed with vague notions of manhood, escapes from the farm
21 editions published between 1976 and 2009 in English and held by 819 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Story about a Black, teenage farmworker, who, faced with the prospect of working to pay for a mule he has accidentally killed, and armed with vague notions of manhood, escapes from the farm
Go tell it on the mountain by
Blind Boys of Alabama(
Visual
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19 editions published between 1984 and 2012 in English and held by 784 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"To be Black in America. To seek both salvation and understanding in the journey of a family from the rural South to 'big city' Harlem. To be a young boy struggling to earn the approval of a self-righteous and often unloving stepfather."
19 editions published between 1984 and 2012 in English and held by 784 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"To be Black in America. To seek both salvation and understanding in the journey of a family from the rural South to 'big city' Harlem. To be a young boy struggling to earn the approval of a self-righteous and often unloving stepfather."
Uncle Tom's cabin by
Vera Jiji(
Visual
)
14 editions published between 1987 and 2017 in English and held by 565 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Harriet Beecher Stowe's timeless classic of slavery and survival in the Old South comes alive in this moving tribute to the strength of the human spirit."--Container
14 editions published between 1987 and 2017 in English and held by 565 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Harriet Beecher Stowe's timeless classic of slavery and survival in the Old South comes alive in this moving tribute to the strength of the human spirit."--Container
The Waltons(
Visual
)
2 editions published between 1979 and 2009 in English and held by 433 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Olivia returns home, her health restored. Ben and Cindy welcome another Walton into the world. Cousin Rose and her grandchildren fill empty rooms in the Walton home. Mary Ellen and Erin challenge scoffing men in a horse race. Jim-Bob graduates from high school and makes a decision that fills the family with profound pride
2 editions published between 1979 and 2009 in English and held by 433 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Olivia returns home, her health restored. Ben and Cindy welcome another Walton into the world. Cousin Rose and her grandchildren fill empty rooms in the Walton home. Mary Ellen and Erin challenge scoffing men in a horse race. Jim-Bob graduates from high school and makes a decision that fills the family with profound pride
Beat Street by
Andy Davis(
Visual
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30 editions published between 38 and 2016 in 6 languages and held by 333 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"The story of Kenny, a young hip-hop artist living in the rough slums of the Bronx with his younger brother Lee and their mother Cora. Kenny dreams of making it big as a disk jockey and playing in the most swank of Manhattan nightclubs, The Roxy. Into their lives comes Tracy, a composer and assistant choreographer from New York College who inspires him to try to continue his dream while romance begins to grow between them despite coming from different neighborhoods and worlds. Meanwhile, Lee is part of a break-dancing gang set on dominating the scene of their street. The rest of their friends include Ramon, a graffiti artist determined to spread his painting to every subway car in the city while dealing with his girlfriend Carmen. Chollie is a fellow rapper who becomes Kenny's manager after he lands him a gig at a Bronx club as the DJ."--Matt Patay, www.imdb.com
30 editions published between 38 and 2016 in 6 languages and held by 333 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"The story of Kenny, a young hip-hop artist living in the rough slums of the Bronx with his younger brother Lee and their mother Cora. Kenny dreams of making it big as a disk jockey and playing in the most swank of Manhattan nightclubs, The Roxy. Into their lives comes Tracy, a composer and assistant choreographer from New York College who inspires him to try to continue his dream while romance begins to grow between them despite coming from different neighborhoods and worlds. Meanwhile, Lee is part of a break-dancing gang set on dominating the scene of their street. The rest of their friends include Ramon, a graffiti artist determined to spread his painting to every subway car in the city while dealing with his girlfriend Carmen. Chollie is a fellow rapper who becomes Kenny's manager after he lands him a gig at a Bronx club as the DJ."--Matt Patay, www.imdb.com
Mikhail Baryshnikov : with Gelsey Kirkland, Marianna Tcherkassky(
Visual
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4 editions published between 1976 and 2004 in English and held by 333 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This 1976 live performance showcases the incredible Mikhail Baryshnikov, at the peak of his talents, shortly after arriving in the West. His American television debut spotlights solos and Gelsey Kirkland, his first great U.S. partner. Lacks the appearance by host Beverly Sills and the excerpts from Twyla Tharp's Push come to shove which were part of the telecast version. Disc includes an added written message from Gelsey Kirkland
4 editions published between 1976 and 2004 in English and held by 333 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This 1976 live performance showcases the incredible Mikhail Baryshnikov, at the peak of his talents, shortly after arriving in the West. His American television debut spotlights solos and Gelsey Kirkland, his first great U.S. partner. Lacks the appearance by host Beverly Sills and the excerpts from Twyla Tharp's Push come to shove which were part of the telecast version. Disc includes an added written message from Gelsey Kirkland
Russell Simmons def poetry jam on Broadway-- and more : the choice collection by
Russell Simmons(
Book
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4 editions published between 2003 and 2005 in English and held by 328 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"It's where Walt Whitman meets Michael Jackson. It's where Emily Dickinson meets Mary J. Blige. It's Russell Simmons Def Poetry Jam, the lyrical, smart, hilarious, and searingly honest new show that has become a true phenomenon on Broadway, earning critical raves and drawing huge cheers nightly. Def Poetry Jam is an experience that's not to be missed: Nine gifted, young poets speaking from the heart about everything from love to sex, politics, and Krispy Kreme donuts. If Langston Hughes or Virginia Woolf were alive today, this is what they'd sound like. The roster includes both well-established and up-and-coming poets -- including Suheir Hammad, author of Born Palestinian, Born Black; Black Ice, a.k.a. Lamar Manson, the first spoken-word artist to be signed to Def Jam Records; Beau Sia, author of A Night Without Armor II: The Revenge, and a two-time National Poetry Slam champion; and Poetri, one of the founders of Da Poetry Lounge in Los Angeles. Essential for every fan of contemporary poetry, Russell Simmons Def Jam on Broadway ... and More is a cutting-edge and constantly surprising volume that takes a fresh, exuberant, sometimes insightful, sometimes comedic look at who we are and where we are today"--Publisher's description
4 editions published between 2003 and 2005 in English and held by 328 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"It's where Walt Whitman meets Michael Jackson. It's where Emily Dickinson meets Mary J. Blige. It's Russell Simmons Def Poetry Jam, the lyrical, smart, hilarious, and searingly honest new show that has become a true phenomenon on Broadway, earning critical raves and drawing huge cheers nightly. Def Poetry Jam is an experience that's not to be missed: Nine gifted, young poets speaking from the heart about everything from love to sex, politics, and Krispy Kreme donuts. If Langston Hughes or Virginia Woolf were alive today, this is what they'd sound like. The roster includes both well-established and up-and-coming poets -- including Suheir Hammad, author of Born Palestinian, Born Black; Black Ice, a.k.a. Lamar Manson, the first spoken-word artist to be signed to Def Jam Records; Beau Sia, author of A Night Without Armor II: The Revenge, and a two-time National Poetry Slam champion; and Poetri, one of the founders of Da Poetry Lounge in Los Angeles. Essential for every fan of contemporary poetry, Russell Simmons Def Jam on Broadway ... and More is a cutting-edge and constantly surprising volume that takes a fresh, exuberant, sometimes insightful, sometimes comedic look at who we are and where we are today"--Publisher's description
Booker by
Feature Films for Families(
Visual
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13 editions published between 1983 and 2007 in English and held by 276 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Portrays Booker T. Washington's early life during the closing days and aftermath of the Civil War. Shows the obstacles he overcomes from laws to a recalcitrant step-father in educating himself
13 editions published between 1983 and 2007 in English and held by 276 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Portrays Booker T. Washington's early life during the closing days and aftermath of the Civil War. Shows the obstacles he overcomes from laws to a recalcitrant step-father in educating himself
The trial of the moke by
Daniel Stein(
Visual
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11 editions published between 1978 and 2000 in English and held by 251 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This play is based on the tragic story of the first Africa-American to graduate from West Point, Lt. Henry Ossian Flipper. He was framed by white officers who accused him to embezzling government funds. Ninety-five years later he was vindicated
11 editions published between 1978 and 2000 in English and held by 251 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This play is based on the tragic story of the first Africa-American to graduate from West Point, Lt. Henry Ossian Flipper. He was framed by white officers who accused him to embezzling government funds. Ninety-five years later he was vindicated
Russell Simmons presents def poetry(
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1 edition published in 2004 in English and held by 197 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Taped live at the Supper Club in New York, Russell Simmons Presents Def Poetry is hosted by popular rap artist Mos Def, and spotlights original material performed by contemporary urban poets and well-known music/comedy artists
1 edition published in 2004 in English and held by 197 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Taped live at the Supper Club in New York, Russell Simmons Presents Def Poetry is hosted by popular rap artist Mos Def, and spotlights original material performed by contemporary urban poets and well-known music/comedy artists
Dave Chappelle for what it's worth(
Visual
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2 editions published in 2005 in English and held by 181 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Performance footage of Dave Chappelle's stand-up comedy act at the San Francisco Fillmore
2 editions published in 2005 in English and held by 181 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Performance footage of Dave Chappelle's stand-up comedy act at the San Francisco Fillmore
Russell Simmons presents Def poetry(
Visual
)
1 edition published in 2005 in English and held by 168 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Seven new half-hour editions taped live at the Supper Club in New York, hosted by popular rap artist Mos Def. Spotlights original material performed by contemporary urban poets and well-known music/comedy artists
1 edition published in 2005 in English and held by 168 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Seven new half-hour editions taped live at the Supper Club in New York, hosted by popular rap artist Mos Def. Spotlights original material performed by contemporary urban poets and well-known music/comedy artists
The soul man(
Visual
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2 editions published in 2014 in English and held by 159 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Boyce 'The Voice' Ballantine was an R & B star living the life, until he got 'the calling' to become a preacher. Relocating from Las Vegas to St. Louis with his family, Reverend Boyce and his family have to get used to some changes. Not quite ready to give up their superstar lifestyles, wife Lolli and daughter Lyric have some trouble settling down
2 editions published in 2014 in English and held by 159 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Boyce 'The Voice' Ballantine was an R & B star living the life, until he got 'the calling' to become a preacher. Relocating from Las Vegas to St. Louis with his family, Reverend Boyce and his family have to get used to some changes. Not quite ready to give up their superstar lifestyles, wife Lolli and daughter Lyric have some trouble settling down
The soul man(
Visual
)
2 editions published in 2014 in English and held by 137 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Boyce 'The Voice' Ballantine was an R & B star living the life, until he got 'the calling' to become a preacher. Relocating from Las Vegas to St. Louis with his family, Reverend Boyce and his family have to get used to some changes. Not quite ready to give up their superstar lifestyles, wife Lolli and daughter Lyric have some trouble settling down
2 editions published in 2014 in English and held by 137 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Boyce 'The Voice' Ballantine was an R & B star living the life, until he got 'the calling' to become a preacher. Relocating from Las Vegas to St. Louis with his family, Reverend Boyce and his family have to get used to some changes. Not quite ready to give up their superstar lifestyles, wife Lolli and daughter Lyric have some trouble settling down
Dave Chappelle : killin' them softly by
Dave Chappelle(
Visual
)
1 edition published in 2003 in English and held by 136 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Dave Chappelle's stand up comedy focuses on issues about the police, racism, Sesame Street, kids, and the government
1 edition published in 2003 in English and held by 136 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Dave Chappelle's stand up comedy focuses on issues about the police, racism, Sesame Street, kids, and the government
Amazing Grace(
Visual
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6 editions published between 1974 and 2015 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 134 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A black pious church-going widow and grandmother takes over the political campaign of a neighbor running for mayor of Baltimore, transforming him from a white man's pawn into a serious challenger of Baltimore's blue-blood establishment
6 editions published between 1974 and 2015 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 134 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A black pious church-going widow and grandmother takes over the political campaign of a neighbor running for mayor of Baltimore, transforming him from a white man's pawn into a serious challenger of Baltimore's blue-blood establishment
Integration up south(
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2 editions published in 1973 in English and held by 117 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In this 1973 episode of Tony Brown's Journal, Tony Brown talks with Rev. Wilbert Miller, Chancellor Harvey B. Scribner, and local school board president Jack Zimmer about the school desegregation crisis in the Canarsie section of Brooklyn
2 editions published in 1973 in English and held by 117 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In this 1973 episode of Tony Brown's Journal, Tony Brown talks with Rev. Wilbert Miller, Chancellor Harvey B. Scribner, and local school board president Jack Zimmer about the school desegregation crisis in the Canarsie section of Brooklyn
The essence of Essence(
Visual
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2 editions published in 1973 in English and held by 117 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In this 1973 episode of Tony Brown's Journal, Tony Brown talks with the staff of Essence magazine, a magazine for African-American women
2 editions published in 1973 in English and held by 117 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In this 1973 episode of Tony Brown's Journal, Tony Brown talks with the staff of Essence magazine, a magazine for African-American women
Say brother(
Visual
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1 edition published in 1969 in English and held by 112 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Program examines the student takeover of Ford Hall at Brandeis University, an administration building Brandeis students occupied during the filming of the program. The first portion of the program features black and white footage of the takeover, including an enumeration of student demands and a statement to the press by university President Morris Abram. The second half of the program consists of a panel discussion of Black Power on university campuses. Discussion panel is moderated by Henry Hampton (Founder, Black Side, Incorporated) and features Brandeis students Randy Bailey and Ricardo Millette, Boston University student Doris Francis, Harvard University student Skip Griffin, and Associate Dean of Jackson College Beatrice Miller
1 edition published in 1969 in English and held by 112 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Program examines the student takeover of Ford Hall at Brandeis University, an administration building Brandeis students occupied during the filming of the program. The first portion of the program features black and white footage of the takeover, including an enumeration of student demands and a statement to the press by university President Morris Abram. The second half of the program consists of a panel discussion of Black Power on university campuses. Discussion panel is moderated by Henry Hampton (Founder, Black Side, Incorporated) and features Brandeis students Randy Bailey and Ricardo Millette, Boston University student Doris Francis, Harvard University student Skip Griffin, and Associate Dean of Jackson College Beatrice Miller
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- Cole, Olivia 1942- Actor
- Simmons, Russell Producer
- Home Box Office (Firm)
- Lee, Leslie Author of screenplay
- Monterey Video (Firm)
- Burton, LeVar Costume designer Actor
- Sinclair, Madge Costume designer Actor
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African American comedians African American disc jockeys African American families African American men African Americans African American soldiers African Americans--Religion African American youth Agricultural laborers American literature American poetry Baldwin, James, Ballets Ballets--Excerpts Break dancers Break dancing Brothers Courts-martial and courts of inquiry Discrimination Families Flipper, Henry Ossian, Gaines, Ernest J., Hip-hop Louisiana Manners and customs Man-woman relationships Melodrama Mothers and sons Mountain life New York (State) New York (State)--New York Oral interpretation of poetry Performance poetry Poetry slams Popular music Race relations Racism Rap (Music) Rap musicians Short stories, American Slavery Sound poetry Stand-up comedy Trials (Military offenses) United States United States--Blue Ridge Mountains United States Military Academy Virginia Washington, Booker T., Wright, Richard,
Alternative Names
Stan Lathan Amerikaans filmregisseur
Stan Lathan cinéaste américain
Stan Lathan regista statunitense
Стэн Лэтэн
史坦·拉森
斯坦·萊森
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