DVD
The soloist.
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.
Record details
- ISBN: 1415747164
- ISBN: 9781415747162
- Physical Description: 1 videodisc (116 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
- Distributor: Hollywood, Calif. : Paramount Home Entertainment, [2009]
- Copyright: ©2009
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Based on the book "The soloist: a lost dream, an unlikely friendship, and the redemptive power of music" by Steve Lopez. Originally produced as a motion picture in 2008. 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. |
| Creation/Production Credits Note: | DreamWorks Pictures and Universal Pictures present, in association with StudioCanal and Participant Media ; a Between Two Trees production ; in association with Working Title Films ; directed by Joe Wright ; screenplay by Susannah Grant ; produced by Gary Foster, Russ Krasnoff ; a Krasnoff/Foster Entertainment production ; in association with Working Title Films. Director of photography, Seamus McGarvey ; film editor, Paul Tothill ; music by Dario Marianelli ; production designer, Sarah Greenwood ; costume designer, Jacqueline Durran. |
| Participant or Performer Note: | Jamie Foxx, Robert Downey, Jr., Catherine Keener, Tom Hollander, LisaGay Hamilton. |
| Target Audience Note: | MPAA rating: PG-13; for thematic elements, some drug use and language. |
| System Details Note: | DVD, NTSC; region 1, widescreen (16:9) presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround. |
| Language Note: | English, dubbed Spanish, or French dialogue with optional English, Spanish or French subtitles; closed-captioned. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Lopez, Steve > Drama. Ayers, Nathaniel Anthony > Drama. Journalists > Drama. Cellists > Drama. African American homeless persons > Drama. Schizophrenics > Drama. |
| Genre: | Film adaptations. Biographical films. Musical films. Feature films. Fiction films. |