| Description |
1 videodisc (116 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| System Details |
DVD, NTSC; region 1, widescreen (16:9) presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround. |
| Language |
English, Spanish, or French dialogue with optional English, Spanish or French subtitles; closed-captioned. |
| Cast |
Jamie Foxx, Robert Downey, Jr., Catherine Keener, Tom Hollander, LisaGay Hamilton. |
| Credits |
Director of photography, Seamus McGarvey ; film editor, Paul Tothill ; music by Dario Marianelli ; production designer, Sarah Greenwood ; costume designer, Jacqueline Durran. |
| Note |
Based on the book "The soloist: a lost dream, an unlikely friendship, and the redemptive power of music" by Steve Lopez. |
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Originally produced as a motion picture in 2008. |
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Special features: An unlikely friendship : making 'The soloist' ; deleted scenes ; commentary by director Joe Wright. |
| Summary |
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. |
| Audience |
MPAA rating: PG-13; for thematic elements, some drug use and language. |
| Subject |
Lopez, Steve -- Film adaptations.
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Lopez, Steve -- Drama.
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Ayers, Nathaniel Anthony -- Drama.
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Journalists -- California -- Los Angeles -- Biography -- Drama.
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Cellists -- California -- Los Angeles -- Biography -- Drama.
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African American homeless persons -- California -- Los Angeles -- Drama.
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Schizophrenics -- California -- Los Angeles -- Drama.
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Skid row -- California -- Los Angeles -- Drama.
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Friendship -- Drama.
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| Genre/Form |
Biographical films.
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Musical films.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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Feature films.
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Fiction films.
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| Added Author |
Foster, Gary, 1961- Producer.
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Krasnoff, Russ. Producer.
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Grant, Susannah. Screenwriter.
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Wright, Joe, 1972- Director.
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Foxx, Jamie. Actor.
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Downey, Robert, Jr., 1965- Actor.
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Keener, Catherine. Actor.
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Hollander, Tom, 1967- Actor.
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Hamilton, Lisa Gay, 1964- Actor.
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McGarvey, Seamus, 1967- Cinematographer.
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Tothill, Paul. Film editor.
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Marianelli, Dario. Composer.
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Lopez, Steve.
Soloist.
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DreamWorks Pictures (1994-2006)
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Universal Pictures (Firm)
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Studio Canal.
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Participant Media.
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Between Two Trees (Firm)
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Krasnoff/Foster Entertainment (Firm)
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Working Title Films.
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Paramount Home Entertainment (Firm)
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| Standard No. |
883929312597 |
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