Rachel Carson's Silent spring [videorecording] / writer and producer, Neil Goodwin ; a Peace River Films production for The American Experience ; WGBH Educational Foundation, WNET/Thirteen and Peace River Films. - Boston, Mass. : WGBH Boston Video, [2007] - 1 videodisc (56 min.) : sd., col. with b&w ; 4 3/4 in.

Originally broadcast on public television in 1993. Special features: DVD-ROM link to American Experience website; other products of interest.

Editor, Michael Chalufour ; music, Sheldon Mirowitz ; narrator, Alex Chadwick ; readings by Meryl Streep. ; cinematographers, Rick Brandt ... [et al.] Editor, Michael Chalufour ; music, Sheldon Mirowitz ; narrator, Alex Chadwick ; readings by Meryl Streep. ; cinematographers, Rick Brandt ... [et al.]

Host, David McCullough.

Witness the life of passionate biologist and environmentalist, Rachel Carson, and how she exposed the effects of the unregulated use of pesticides and herbicides by the federal government, and sparked a revolution in environmental policy.

Not rated.


DVD, NTSC; region 1, full screen (4x3) presentation; Dolby Digital.

9781593757632 1593757638

783421420199

WG42019 WGBH Boston Video

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Carson, Rachel, 1907-1964 Silent spring.


Biologists--United States--Biography.
Environmentalists--United States--Biography.
Science writers--United States--Biography.
Pesticides--Environmental aspects.
Pesticides--Toxicology.
Pesticides and wildlife.
Insect pests--Biological control.
Environmental health.


Documentary television programs.
Biographical television programs.

DVD QH545.P4 / R23 2007