The soloist (DVD)
(Video)
Contributors
Foster, Gary, 1961- Producer
Krasnoff, Russ. Producer
Grant, Susannah. Screenwriter
Wright, Joe, 1972- Director
Foxx, Jamie. Actor
Krasnoff, Russ. Producer
Grant, Susannah. Screenwriter
Wright, Joe, 1972- Director
Foxx, Jamie. Actor
Published
Hollywood, Calif. : Paramount Home Entertainment, c2009.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (116 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Status
Video / GENERAL
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Subjects
LC Subjects
African American homeless persons -- California -- Los Angeles -- Drama.
Ayers, Nathaniel Anthony -- Drama.
Biographical films.
DVD
Feature films.
Fiction films.
Film adaptations.
Friendship -- Drama.
Journalists -- California -- Los Angeles -- Biography -- Drama.
Lopez, Steve -- Drama.
Lopez, Steve -- Film and video adaptations.
Musical films.
Schizophrenics -- California -- Los Angeles -- Drama.
Skid row -- California -- Los Angeles -- Drama.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Violoncellists -- California -- Los Angeles -- Biography -- Drama.
Ayers, Nathaniel Anthony -- Drama.
Biographical films.
DVD
Feature films.
Fiction films.
Film adaptations.
Friendship -- Drama.
Journalists -- California -- Los Angeles -- Biography -- Drama.
Lopez, Steve -- Drama.
Lopez, Steve -- Film and video adaptations.
Musical films.
Schizophrenics -- California -- Los Angeles -- Drama.
Skid row -- California -- Los Angeles -- Drama.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Violoncellists -- California -- Los Angeles -- Biography -- Drama.
Other Subjects
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Published
Hollywood, Calif. : Paramount Home Entertainment, c2009.
Format
Video
Language
English
UPC
097363494447
Notes
General Note
Based on the book "The soloist: a lost dream, an unlikely friendship, and the redemptive power of music" by Steve Lopez.
General Note
Originally produced in 2009.
General Note
Special features: Commentary by director Joe Wright ; An unlikely friendship : making 'The soloist' ; Kindness, courtesy and respect : Mr. Ayers + Mr. Lopez ; One size does not fit all : addressing homelessness in Los Angeles ; Beth's story ; deleted scenes.
Creation/Production Credits
Director of photography, Seamus McGarvey ; film editor, Paul Tothill ; music by Dario Marianelli ; production designer, Sarah Greenwood ; costume designer, Jacqueline Durran.
Participants/Performers
Jamie Foxx, Robert Downey, Jr., Catherine Keener, Tom Hollander, LisaGay Hamilton.
Description
In 2005, the only thing hurting Los Angeles Times columnist and recent bike accident victim Steve Lopez more than his banged-up face, was his pressing need for story ideas. He soon discovers Nathaniel Ayers, a skid row schizophrenic street musician, who possesses extraordinary talent - even though he only has half-broken instruments to play. Inspired by Nathaniel's story, Lopez writes an acclaimed series of articles about him and attempts to do more to help both him, and the rest of the underclass of L.A. have a better life. Lopez's good intentions run headlong into Nathaniel's personal demons and the larger issues of social injustice facing the homeless. Regardless, Lopez and Nathaniel find a way to conquer their deepest anxieties and frustrations.
Target Audience
MPAA rating: PG-13; for thematic elements, some drug use and language.
System Details
DVD, NTSC; region 1, widescreen (16:9) presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround.
Language
English, dubbed Spanish, or French dialogue with optional English, Spanish or French subtitles; closed-captioned.
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Foster, G., Krasnoff, R., Grant, S., Wright, J., Foxx, J., Downey, R., Keener, C., Hollander, T., Hamilton, L. G., & Lopez, S. (2009). The soloist (DVD) . Paramount Home Entertainment.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Gary Foster et al.. 2009. The Soloist (DVD). Paramount Home Entertainment.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Gary Foster et al.. The Soloist (DVD) Paramount Home Entertainment, 2009.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Foster, Gary, et al. The Soloist (DVD) Paramount Home Entertainment, 2009.
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