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In the year of the pig

 Collection
Identifier: 7038

Scope and content

Contains out-takes of "In the Year of the Pig," a film about the Vietnam War that includes French-era, combat, and rare Ho Chi Minh footage, dating between 1964 to 1968.

Dates

  • 1948-1968

Creator

Biographical / Historical

Emile DeAntonio was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, and graduated from Harvard University in 1940. After serving in World War II he began making films; the first to achieve notice was "Point of Order" a documentary/compilation concerning the McCarthy hearings of the early 1950's. He continued in that genre through "In the Year of the Pig.".

Extent

6.5 cubic feet. (6.5 cubic feet. )

Language of Materials

English

Physical Medium

Material base and configuration--Includes negative and positive film.

Related Materials

Related material may be found in De Antonio, E. (1986). In the year of the pig. [Oak Forest, IL]: MPI Home Video..Video 488. Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library.

Status
Completed
Author
Compiled by Eirva Diamessis
Date
March 2024
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script

Repository Details

Part of the Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections Repository

Contact:
2B Carl A. Kroch Library
Cornell University
Ithaca NY 14853
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