| Edition |
Widescreen. |
| 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. |
| 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 in 2009. |
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Special features: Commentary by director Joe Wright ; An unlikely friendship : making 'The soloist' ; Kindness, courtesy and respect : Mr. Ayers + Mr. Lopez ; One size does not fit all : addressing homelessness in Los Angeles ; Beth's story ; deleted scenes. |
| 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. |
| Contents |
Special features: An unlikely friendship: Making The soloist -- Deleted scenes -- Commentary by director Joe Wright -- Language: English Dolby digital 5.1 surround ; French Dolby digital 5.1 surround ; Spanish Dolby digital 5.1 surround -- Subtitles: English, French, Spanish. |
| Language |
English, dubbed Spanish, or French dialogue with optional English, Spanish or French subtitles; closed-captioned. |
| Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
| 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 |
Film adaptations.
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Biographical films.
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Musical films.
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Feature films.
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Fiction films.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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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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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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| ISBN |
1415747164 |
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9781415747162 |
| Standard No. |
097363494447 |
| Music No. |
34944 Paramount Home Entertainment |
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