Description |
1 videodisc (approximately 108 min.) : sound, color with black and white seq. ; 4 3/4 in. |
System Details |
DVD, NTSC, Region 1, widescreen presentation; 5.1 Dolby Digital audio. |
Cast |
Rebecca Jenkins, Peter Evans, Alex Hatz, Justin Goodhand, Seamus Morrison, Allie MacDonald, Lani Billard. |
Performer |
Storytellers: Michael Polley, Harry Gulkin, Susy Buchan, John Buchan, Mark Polley, Joanna Polley, Cathy Gulkin, Marie Murphy, Robert MacMillan, Anne Tait, Dierdre Bowen. |
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Narration by Michael Polley. |
Credits |
Director of photography, Iris Ng ; editor, Michael Munn ; music, Jonathan Goldsmith ; Michael's narration written by Michael Polley. |
Note |
Videodisc release of the motion picture released in 2012. |
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Special feature: original theatrical trailer. |
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Aspect ratio: 1.78:1; enhanced for 16x9 TVs. |
Summary |
A "genre-twisting film by director Sarah Polley, who investigates the elusive truths of her eclectic family of storytellers as she playfully interrogates a cast of characters who each relate their version of the family mythology. Polley reveals the essence of family as she uncovers the secrets buried deep within-- "--Container. |
Audience |
MPAA rating: PG-13; for thematic elements involving sexuality, brief strong language and smoking. |
Language |
English dialogue with optional subtitles in English and Spanish. |
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Closed-captioned for the hearing impaired. |
Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
Local Note |
WHPLEDVD, STJODVD |
Subject |
Families.
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Communication in families.
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Storytelling -- Psychological aspects.
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Genre/Form |
Documentary films.
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Biographical films.
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Nonfiction films.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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Added Author |
Polley, Sarah. Screenwriter. Director. Interviewer.
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Lee, Anita. Producer.
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Polley, Michael. Interviewee. Narrator.
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Gulkin, Harry.
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Buchan, Susy. Interviewee.
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Buchan, John. Interviewee.
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Polley, Mark.
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Polley, Joanna.
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Gulkin, Cathy.
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Murphy, Marie.
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Bowen, Deirdre. Interviewee.
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Jenkins, Rebecca, 1959-
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Evans, Peter.
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Hatz, Alex.
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Goodhand, Justin.
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Ng, Iris.
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Munn, Michael.
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Goldsmith, Jonathan. Composer.
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Roadside Attractions (Firm) Producer.
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National Film Board of Canada. Producer.
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Lions Gate Films (Santa Monica, Calif.). Distributor.
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Standard No. |
031398174219 |
Music No. |
43732 Lionsgate |
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