Description |
1 videodisc (approximately 90 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
System Details |
DVD. |
Cast |
Tanya Allen, Christianne Hirt, Simon James, Tom Georgeson, Pat Keen. |
Credits |
Screenplay, Maggie Wadey ; music, Mark Korven ; editor, Ralph Brunjes ; production designer, David Ferguson ; director of photography, Michael Storey. |
Note |
Originally released on motion picture in 1996. |
|
Based on the novel by Katherine Paterson. |
Summary |
Torn apart by the separation of her family, Lyddie vows to bring them together again and save their farm by finding work at a cotton mill. When Diana, a fellow factory worker, asks for Lyddie's help in demanding better treatment, Lyddie refuses for fear of losing her job. It's not until Diana dies from conditions at the factory, and Lyddie's little sister falls ill, that Lyddie begins to consider taking a stand and making a choice that will change her life. |
Note |
Bonus features: Parent's guide, movie previews and other fun products. |
Language |
Closed-captioned. |
Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
Subject |
Self-reliance -- Juvenile drama.
|
|
Textile workers -- Juvenile drama.
|
|
Factories -- Juvenile drama.
|
|
Work -- Juvenile drama.
|
Genre/Form |
DVD-Video discs.
|
|
Feature films.
|
|
Film adaptations.
|
|
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
|
Added Author |
Allen, Tanya, 1975-
|
|
Hirt, Christianne.
|
|
James, Simon, 1973-
|
|
Scaini, Stefan.
|
|
Paterson, Katherine.
Lyddie.
|
|
Feature Films for Families.
|
|
Wall to Wall Television.
|
|
Minds Eye Pictures (Firm)
|
Standard No. |
796323184946 |
|