Edition |
Widescreen or full screen. |
Description |
1 videodisc (104 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
Physical Medium |
plastic rdamat http://rdaregistry.info/termList/RDAMaterial/1029 |
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4 3/4 in. |
Description |
digital rdatr http://rdaregistry.info/termList/typeRec/1002 |
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NTSC rdabs http://rdaregistry.info/termList/broadcastStand/1002 |
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video file rdaft http://rdaregistry.info/termList/fileType/1006 |
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DVD video |
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Region 1 rdare http://rdaregistry.info/termList/RDARegionalEncoding/1002 |
System Details |
DVD; region 1, NTSC; anamorphic widescreen (1.85:1) presentation or full frame (1.33:1) presentation; Dolby digital 5.1 surround. |
Language |
In English with optional English (SDH) subtitles. |
Cast |
Richard Jenkins, Hiam Abbass, Haaz Sleiman, Danai Gurira, Marian Seldes, Richard Kind, Michael Cumpsty. |
Credits |
Production designer, John Paino ; edited by Tom McArdle ; costume designer, Melilssa Toth ; music by Jan A.P. Kaczmarek. |
Note |
Originally produced as a motion picture in 2007. |
Event |
Filmed on location in New York City. |
Audience |
MPAA rating: PG-13; for brief strong language. |
Summary |
Walter Vale is a widower who teaches economics at a Connecticut university. He lives alone and is no longer motivated by his work. In New York to present a paper at a conference, he goes to the apartment that he has not visited in some time, but has kept since his wife was alive, only to discover a young couple living there. Despite their great cultural differences, Walter befriends Tarek, a Syrian citizen and drummer, and gradually builds a friendship with Esi, his girlfriend from Senegal. One day, when returning from Central Park with Walter, Tarek is arrested for jumping a stuck subway turnstile, despite the fact that he had paid. The police discover he does not have legal papers and transfer him to an immigrant detention center in Queens. Feeling responsible for and connected to Tarek, Walter decides to stay in New York to help and support him. Not hearing from her son, Tarek's mother arrives from Michigan to find out why, and she and Walter support one another while they attempt to free Tarek. |
Note |
Special features: Optional audio commentary by director Tom McCarthy and actor Richard Jenkins; "An inside look at The visitor" featurette; "Playing the djembe" featurette; Five deleted scenes. |
Contents |
Special features: Anamorphic widescreen version -- An inside look at The visitor -- Commentary featuring director Tom McCarthy and actor Richard Jenkins -- Playing the djembe -- Deleted scenes -- Trailer -- Language: English Dolby surround 5.1 -- Subtitles: English SDH. |
Genre/Form |
Fiction films. (OCoLC)fst01710264
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Melodrama -- Feature.
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Subject |
Deportation. (OCoLC)fst00890840
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Genre/Form |
Feature films. (OCoLC)fst01710384
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Subject |
Noncitizens -- United States -- Drama.
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Genre/Form |
Melodrama. (OCoLC)fst01726670
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Subject |
New York (N.Y.) -- Drama.
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Genre/Form |
Video recordings for the hearing impaired. (OCoLC)fst01710450
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Melodrama.
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Independent films.
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Subject |
New York (State) -- New York.
(OCoLC)fst01204333
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Genre/Form |
Drama. (OCoLC)fst01423879
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Subject |
College teachers. (OCoLC)fst00868114
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Genre/Form |
Fiction films.
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Feature films.
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Melodrama.
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Independent films. (OCoLC)fst01710572
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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Feature films.
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Subject |
Deportation -- United States -- Drama.
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College teachers -- United States -- Drama.
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Local Subject |
Undocumented immigration -- United States -- Drama.
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Subject |
United States. (OCoLC)fst01204155
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Illegal immigration -- United States -- Drama.
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Genre/Form |
DVD-Video discs.
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Added Author |
McCarthy, Tom, 1966- Screenwriter. Director.
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Skalski, Mary Jane. Producer.
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London, Michael. Producer.
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Skoll, Jeff. Producer.
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Strauss, Ricky. Producer.
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Salvaterra, Chris. Producer.
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Amanat, Omar. Producer.
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Bokelberg, Oliver. Cinematographer.
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Jenkins, Richard, 1947- Actor.
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Abbass, Hiam. Actor.
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Sleiman, Haaz. Actor.
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Gurira, Danai. Actor.
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Seldes, Marian. Actor.
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Kind, Richard. Actor.
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Cumpsty, Michael. Actor.
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Kaczmarek, Jan A. P. Composer.
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Overture Films.
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Groundswell Productions.
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Participant Productions.
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Next Wednesday (Firm)
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Anchor Bay Entertainment, Inc.
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Standard No. |
013138000897 |
Music No. |
DV80008 Anchor Bay Entertainment |