| Description |
1 videodisc (122 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| System Details |
DVD, region 1, widescreen (1.85:1) presentation. |
| Cast |
Kal Penn, Jacinda Barrett, Irfan Khan, Zuleikha Robinson, Tabu, Sahira Nair. |
| Credits |
Cinematographer, Frederick Elmes ; editor, Allyson Johnson ; music, Nitin Sawhney. |
| Note |
Based on the book by Jhumpa Lahiri. |
| Audience |
MPAA rating: PG-13, for sexuality/nudity, a scene of drug use, some disturbing images and brief language. |
| Summary |
The son of Indian immigrants born in America wants to fit in with fellow New Yorkers, but his family is unwilling to let go of their traditional ways. |
| Note |
Special features include director commentary, deleted scenes, anatomy of The namesake, in character with Kal Penn; Kolkata love poem, photography as inspiration, theatrical trailer. |
| Language |
In English or Spanish with optional subtitles in English, Spanish and French; closed-captioned. |
| Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
| Subject |
Lahiri, Jhumpa -- Film adaptations.
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East Indians -- New York (State) -- New York -- Drama.
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Immigrants -- New York (State) -- New York -- Drama.
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| Genre/Form |
Feature films.
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Melodrama.
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Films for the hearing impaired.
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Melodrama -- Feature.
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Melodrama.
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| Added Author |
Pitcher, Lydia Dean. Producer.
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Nair, Mira. Producer. Director.
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Taraporevala, Sooni, 1957- Screenwriter.
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Penn, Kal, 1977- Actor.
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Barrett, Jacinda. Actor.
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Khan, Irfan. Actor.
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Robinson, Zuleikha, 1977- Actor.
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Tabu, 1970 November 4- Actor.
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Nair, Sahira. Actor.
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Lahiri, Jhumpa
Namesake.
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Fox Searchlight Pictures.
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Entertainment Farm (Firm)
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UTV Motion Pictures (India)
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Mirabai Films (Firm)
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Cine Mosaic (Firm)
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Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, Inc.
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