DVD
The codebreaker : wife. mother. secret American hero / a Steward/Gazit Productions film for American experience ; a production of WGBH ; written and directed by Chana Gazit ; produced by Chana Gazit and Hilary Klotz Steinman.
Presents the story of Elizebeth Smith Friedman, a suburban American wife whose work as a cryptanalyst sent gangsters to prison and brought down a Nazi spy ring in Argentina in World War II.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781531713416
- ISBN: 1531713416
- Physical Description: 1 videodisc (60 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
- Edition: Widescreen.
- Publisher: [Arlington, Virginia] : PBS, [2021]
- Copyright: ©2021
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Documentary. "SDH (subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing) are a function of the disc and serve the same purpose as closed captions"--Container. Subtitle on container: Wife, mother, secret American hero. Originally produced as an episode of the television series: American experience. "Based on the book 'The woman who smashed codes' by Jason Fagone"--Container. Program content: ©2021. Widescreen. Running time indicated on container: approximately 60 minutes; actual program running time: 54 minutes. |
| Creation/Production Credits Note: | Edited by Jon Neuburger. |
| Participant or Performer Note: | Narrator, Kate Burton. |
| Target Audience Note: | TV Parental Guidelines rating: TV-PG (parental guidance suggested; this program contains material that parents may find unsuitable for younger children). |
| System Details Note: | DVD; NTSC, Region 1; widescreen presentation; stereo. |
| Terms Governing Use and Reproduction Note: | Home use only. |
| Language Note: | In English with optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (SDH). |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Friedman, Elizebeth, 1892-1980. Cryptographers > United States > Biography. Cryptography > United States > History. World War, 1914-1918 > Cryptography. World War, 1939-1945 > Cryptography. |
| Genre: | Documentary television programs. Biographical television programs. Historical television programs. Nonfiction television programs. Video recordings for the hearing impaired. |
Available copies
- 4 of 4 copies available at Missouri Evergreen. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Rolla Public.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 4 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rolla Public Library | DVDSET AME COD (Text) | 38256101852675 | Adult DVD | Available | - |
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