Three sovereigns for Sarah. Part 2 /
Nineteen people were hanged and one man pressed to death, while hundreds went to jail during the witch hysteria of 1692. Three Sovereigns for Sarah offers an accurate portrayal of the Salem witch trials, with real characters and original transcripts woven into the dialogue. The film is a powerful, m...
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| Format: | Electronic Video |
| Language: | English |
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Arlington, VA :
Public Broadcasting Service,
1985.
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| Online Access: | CONNECT |
| Summary: | Nineteen people were hanged and one man pressed to death, while hundreds went to jail during the witch hysteria of 1692. Three Sovereigns for Sarah offers an accurate portrayal of the Salem witch trials, with real characters and original transcripts woven into the dialogue. The film is a powerful, moving story about three loving sisters accused of witchcraft. Sarah recalls her sister Rebecca's trial and her incarceration. Soon after, the defiant Sarah is herself arrested for allegedly practicing witchcraft. As the slanderous accusations increase, so do the number of individuals confined to the crowded Salem jail. |
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| Item Description: | Title from resource description page (viewed April 25, 2023). The PBS Video Collection Fourth Edition All Titles |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (55 minutes) |
| Playing Time: | 00:54:39 |
| Production Credits: | Director of photography, Larry Pizer ; film editor, Stan Salfas ; composer, Charles Gross ; production designer, Howard Cummings ; costume designer, Carol Ramsey. |
