#Miss Jane Pittman

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Um clássico da TV Americana: "A autobiografia de Miss Jane Pittman" (1974)

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The Last Movie I Watched...

The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman (1974, Dir.: John Korty)

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CBS Primetime January 31, 1974: TV movie ‘The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman’ starring Cicely Tyson

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Carol Joan Sutton (née Dickerson; December 3, 1944 – December 10, 2020) was an actress of theater, film and television. She was known for her appearances in the films Steel Magnolias, Monster’s Ball, and Ray.

She was born in New Orleans. She attended the Xavier University Preparatory School and enrolled at the Xavier University of Louisiana, she left to get married. She worked for Total Community Action and earned certification in early childhood development from Texas Southern University. She was a parishioner at St Francis de Sales Catholic Church in New Orleans. Her brother Oris Buckner III was a New Orleans homicide detective who revealed widespread corruption and racism in the New Orleans police department.

She died from complications of COVID-19, amidst the COVID-19 pandemic in New Orleans. The sixth episode of the second season of Outer Banks, titled “My Druthers”, is dedicated to her memory.

She joined the Dashiki Project Theatre in the 1960s. Her acting debut came in The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman.

She devoted much of her career to the theater and served as an acting teacher in her hometown. She recorded a large number of supporting roles in American film and television, participating in productions such as The Pelican Brief, Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh, American Horror Story: Coven, True Detective, Kidnap, The Last Exorcism, Outer Banks and Killer Joe.

In 2012, she received a New Orleans Lifetime Achievement Award.

In 2019, she played Lena Younger in A Raisin in the Sun.

She was married to Archie Sutton and they had two children. #africanhistory365 #africanexcellence

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on the agenda - Jan. 20

📖: "The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman" by Ernest J. Gaines

🎧: "Lied To" by Zayn

🎤: ‘but poetry, romance, love, beauty? these are what we stay alive for!’ - John Keating, Dead Poets Society (1989).

2025 reading goal: 4/75

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Cicely Tyson was an actress and fashion model. In a career which spanned more than seven decades, she became known for her portrayal of strong African-American women. Tyson was discovered by a photographer for Ebony magazine and became a popular fashion model in the early 50s. Her first acting role was on the NBC series Frontiers of Faith in 1951. Tyson got her first play role in 1950 and her first film role in Carib Gold in 1956. Tyson appeared on the popular television series East Side/West Side and the soap opera The Guiding Light.

She was nominated for the Academy and Golden Globe Awards for Best Actress for her performance as Rebecca Morgan in Sounder (1972), also winning the NSFC Best Actress and NBR Best Actress Awards. She starred in The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman (1974), for which she won two Emmy Awards and was nominated for a BAFTA Award. Tyson has been nominated for thirteen Primetime Emmy Awards, winning three.

In 2011, she appeared in the film The Help, for which she received awards for her ensemble work as Constantine from the BFCA and SAG Awards and she has an additional four SAG Award nominations. She starred on Broadway in The Trip to Bountiful as Carrie Watts, for which she won the Tony Award, Outer Critics Award, and Drama Desk Award for Best Actress in a Play. She previously received a Drama Desk Award in 1962 for her Off-Broadway performance in Moon on a Rainbow Shawl.

Tyson was named a Kennedy Center honoree in 2015. In November 2016, Tyson received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, which is the highest civilian honor in the United States. In 2020, she was inducted into the Television Hall of Fame.

Tyson's memoir, Just As I Am, was published on January 26, 2021, and she was promoting the book during the last weeks of her life. When she was asked how she wanted to be remembered in an interview with Gayle King, Tyson said, "I’ve done my best. That’s all."

Tyson died on January 28, 2021, at the age of 96. Her funeral was held February 16 in Harlem, and was attended by Tyler Perry, Lenny Kravitz, and Bill and Hillary Clinton.

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The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman [Movie Review]

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“Something magical happened. Suddenly, I saw her. I saw her. It was Miss Cicely Tyson in The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman. She had a long neck and was beautiful, dark-skinned, glistening with sweat, high cheek-bones, thick, full lips, and a clean, short afro.”

"I'm devastated. My heart is just broken. I loved you so much!! You were everything to me!"

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Ernest J. Gaines Center. Typescript draft of The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman, alternate draft of Huey P. Long chapter.

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Cicely Tyson

Her Accomplishments

Cicely Tyson was a pioneering actress whose career spanned over seven decades. Here are some of her notable accomplishments:

Emmy and Tony Award Winner: Tyson was the first African American woman to win an Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Television Movie for "The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman" in 1974. She also won a Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play for "The Trip to Bountiful" in 2013.

Trailblazing Career: Tyson broke barriers and paved the way for future generations of black actresses, playing complex, fully-realized characters in film, television, and on stage. She was known for her dignity, grace, and authenticity in portraying black women in a variety of roles, from enslaved women to civil rights activists to strong-willed matriarchs.

Lifetime Achievement Awards: Tyson was the recipient of numerous lifetime achievement awards, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2016, the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award in 2019, and a Kennedy Center Honor in 2015.

Activism and Philanthropy: Tyson was a dedicated activist and philanthropist, supporting causes such as education, civil rights, and the arts. She served as a goodwill ambassador for UNICEF and was a founding member of the Dance Theatre of Harlem.

Author: Tyson wrote a memoir, "Just As I Am," which was published just days before her death in 2021. The book chronicled her life and career, including her struggles and triumphs as a black actress in Hollywood.

Cultural Icon: Tyson's talent, grace, and authenticity made her a beloved cultural icon. She was an inspiration to countless people, breaking down barriers and paving the way for future generations of black actresses.

Legacy: Tyson's legacy as a pioneering actress and humanitarian has been recognized with numerous awards and honors. She continues to inspire and empower people today with her trailblazing spirit and unwavering dedication to making a positive impact on the world.

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Anti Writer's Block Observations from Classic Film and Television: A Thread (Part 5)

(A Running List Inspired by TEACHER WRITES A BOOK ... a work in progress)

The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman.

Love it. But even I don't believe that Reporter Bro walked smooth off the plane, exited the Delta terminal, luggage in hand, walked straight to a car parked right at the curb, with the windows rolled all the way down nonetheless, then got right into the car and drove away.

Did we ever find out who put/left the car there in the first place?

It can't possibly be the New York Magazine reporter's car, can it? He said right off that he's from New York. He didn't even know where Miss Jane Pittman lived. Thus making it clear that this was not his hood. And let's say, some how, some way, that this was his vehicle ... Did he leave it on the curb with the windows down for the entirety of his trip to New York then back to Louisiana. I get that this was pre-9/11 but even airports had rules about straight up abandoned cars. left for days, with all the windows down (I cannot express the insensibility of this enough), parked parallel, left right smack at the door of the airport.

Plus why didn't whomever roll up the windows? I'd think even a rental car agency or whatever existed during the opening salvos of Louisiana's civl rights movement would care for their investment enough to protect it from, if not thief, at least the elements (rain, excessive heat).

Somebody on IMBD even said the vehicle was a 1963 Ford though the title card states that the movie opens in February 1962 ... before the vehicle even existed. Make it make sense, Columbia Broadcast Company and Director John Korty. Make it all make sense.

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When it comes to the world of film, there are countless talented and legendary actors who have graced the screen with unforgettable performances. However, for me, at the very top of a long list of icons stand two pillars of excellence: Cicely Tyson and Sidney Poitier.

Cicely Tyson was more than just an actress, she was a beacon of strength, grace, and resilience. Her roles were not only memorable but groundbreaking, portraying African-American women with dignity and depth. Whether in “The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman” or “Sounder,” her performances have stayed with me, always reminding me of the power of storytelling to uplift, inspire, and reflect truth.

Sidney Poitier, on the other hand, broke barriers and transcended the screen with his powerful presence and unwavering commitment to his craft. He wasn’t just an actor; he was a pioneer, paving the way for so many who came after him. From “In the Heat of the Night” to “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner,” Poitier didn’t just play characters—he challenged the status quo and made history with every role.

Both Tyson and Poitier have left an indelible mark on the world of entertainment and beyond. Their combined decades of work, accomplishments, and dedication to their craft deserve to be honored, and I’m forever grateful for the impact they’ve had, not only on cinema but on culture itself. They stand as two giants at the top of my list, forever deserving of homage.

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ERNEST J. GAINES The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman, Book III

There’s an old oak tree up in the quarters and it has seen much much, and it knows much much. And I’m not ashamed to say I have talked to it, and I’m not crazy either. It’s not necessary craziness when you talk to trees and rivers. But a different thing when you talk to ditches and bayous. A ditch ain’t nothing, and a bayou ain’t too much either. But when you talk to an oak tree that’s been here all these years, and knows more than you’ll ever know, it’s not craziness; it’s just the nobility you respect.

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Ernest James Gaines (January 15, 1933 – November 5, 2019) was an author whose works have been taught in college classrooms and translated into many languages, including French, Spanish, German, Russian, and Chinese. Four of his works were made into television movies: A Lesson Before Dying, The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman, A Gathering of Old Men, and The Sky is Gray.

His 1993 novel, A Lesson Before Dying, won the National Book Critics Circle Award for fiction. He was a MacArthur Foundation fellow, was awarded the National Humanities Medal, and was inducted into the French Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (Order of Arts and Letters) as a Chevalier.

He was among the fifth generation of his sharecropper family to be born on a plantation in Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana. He was the eldest of 12 children, raised by his aunt.

His first years of school took place in the plantation church. He spent three years at St. Augustine School, a Catholic school for African Americans in New Roads, Louisiana.

When he was 15 years old, he moved to Vallejo, California, to join his mother and stepfather, who had left Louisiana during WWII. His first novel was written at the age of 17, while he was babysitting his youngest brother, Michael. He wrapped it in brown paper, tied it with string, and sent it to a New York publisher, who rejected it. He burned the manuscript but rewrote it to become his first published novel, Catherine Carmier.

He published his first short story, The Turtles, in a college magazine at San Francisco State University. He earned a BA in literature from SFSU. After spending two years in the Army, he won a writing fellowship at Stanford University.

He was a Writer-in-Residence at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette (1981-2004). He spent a full semester as a visiting professor at the University of Rennes in France, where he taught the first creative writing class ever offered in the university system.

In the final years of his life, he lived on Louisiana Highway 1 in Oscar, Louisiana, where he and his wife built a home on part of the old plantation. #africanhistory365 #africanexellence

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Cicely Tyson As ‘Miss Jane Pittman’