| Edition |
Widescreen. |
| Description |
1 videodisc (120 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| System Details |
DVD, region 1, anamorphic widescreen (2.40:1) presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround. |
| Cast |
Greg Kinnear, Lauren Graham, Alan Alda, Dermot Mulroney, Bill Smitrovich. |
| Credits |
Director of photography, Dante Spinotti ; edited by, Jill Savitt ; music by, Aaron Zigman. |
| Note |
Based on the article "The flash of genius" written by John Seabrook. |
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Originally released as a motion picture in 2008. |
| Audience |
MPAA rating: PG-13; for brief strong language. |
| Summary |
Based on the true story of Robert Kearns. The Kearns' were a typical 1960s Detroit family. Bob is a college professor and part-time inventor. When Bob invents a device that would eventually be used by every car in the world, the Kearns' think they have struck gold. But their aspirations are dashed after the auto giants, who originally embraced Bob's creation, unceremoniously shuns him. Ignored, threatened and then buried in years of litigation, Bob is haunted by what was done to his family and their future. He becomes a man obsessed with justice and the conviction that his life's work, or anyone else's for that matter, should be acknowledged by those who stood to benefit. He and his family pay the toll for refusing to compromise his dignity. |
| Note |
Bonus features: Deleted scenes with commentary by director Marc Abraham; Feature commentary with director Marc Abraham. |
| Language |
English or dubbed Spanish dialogue with optional English, French or Spanish subtitles. |
| Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
| Subject |
Kearns, Robert W.
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Inventors -- Michigan -- Detroit -- Drama.
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Windshield wipers -- Drama.
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Automobile industry and trade -- United States -- Drama.
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Procedure (Law) -- Drama.
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| Genre/Form |
Legal films.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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Feature films.
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| Added Author |
Barber, Gary.
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Birnbaum, Roger.
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Railsback, Philip.
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Abraham, Marc, 1949 May 28-
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Kinnear, Greg, 1963-
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Graham, Lauren, 1967-
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Alda, Alan, 1936-
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Mulroney, Dermot.
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Smitrovich, Bill.
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Seabrook, John.
Flash of genius.
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Spyglass Entertainment (Firm)
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Strike Entertainment (Firm)
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Universal Pictures (Firm)
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Universal Studios Home Entertainment (Firm)
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| Standard No. |
025195032575 |
| Music No. |
61104076 Universal Studios Home Entertainment |
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