| Description |
1 videodisc (116 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. |
| 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 released as a motion picture in 2009. |
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Special features: An unlikely friendship : making 'The soloist' ; Deleted scenes ; Commentary by director Joe Wright. |
| Credits |
Director of photography, Seamus McGarvey ; film editor, Paul Tothill ; music by, Dario Marianelli. |
| Cast |
Jamie Foxx, Robert Downey, Jr., Catherine Keener, Tom Hollander, Lisagay Hamilton. |
| 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 discovered Nathaniel Ayers, a skid row schizophrenic street musician, who possessed extraordinary talent - even though he only had half-broken instruments to play. Inspired by Nathaniel's story, Lopez wrote an acclaimed series of articles about him and attempted to do more to help both him, and the rest of the underclass of L.A. have a better life. Lopez's good intentions ran headlong into Nathaniel's personal demons and the larger issues of social injustice facing the homeless. Regardless, Lopez and Nathaniel found a way to conquer their deepest anxieties and frustrations. |
| Audience |
MPAA rating: PG-13; for thematic elements, some drug use and language. |
| System Details |
DVD, region 1, widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround. |
| Language |
Closed-captioned. |
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English, dubbed Spanish, or dubbed French dialogue, optional English, Spanish or French subtitles. |
| Subject |
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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Violoncellists -- 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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| Genre/Form |
Biographical films
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Musical films
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Melodramas (Motion pictures)
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired
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| Added Author |
Foster, Gary, 1961-
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Krasnoff, Russ
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Grant, Susannah.
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Wright, Joe, 1972-
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Foxx, Jamie
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Downey, Robert, Jr., 1965-
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Keener, Catherine
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Hollander, Tom, 1967-
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Hamilton, Lisa Gay, 1964-
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Marianelli, Dario
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Lopez, Steve.
Soloist.
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Dreamworks Pictures
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Universal Pictures (Firm)
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Studio Canal
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Participant Media.
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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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