Stephen Foster [videorecording]: America's first great songwriter. / a production of WGBH Boston ; produced by Beth Hager and Randall MacLowery ; director, Randall MacLowery.

Contributor Hager, Beth.

Imprint:[U.S.] : PBS Home Video, 2001.

Description1 videodisc ( 60 min.) : sd., col. with b&w sequences ; 4 3/4 in.

Note:Inspired by Doo-Dah! Stephen Foster and the rise of American popular culture/ by Ken Emerson.

Note:Tells the tragic story of songwriter Stephen Foster, from his talented childhood to his death as a penniless alcholic at the age of 37. Examines the contradictions present in some of his works, especially those dealing with African Americans.

Note : PerformerJoe Morton, narrator.

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