DVD
Philomena.
"Judi Dench stars in the story of Philomena Lee, mother to a boy conceived out of wedlock and given up for adoption. Nearly 50 years later, Philomena meets Martin Sixsmith, a former BBC reporter looking for his next big story. Together, they embark on a journey to locate her long lost son. As the pieces of the puzzle come together, the unlikely travel companions form a comic and heartwarming friendship."--Container
Record details
- ISBN: 9786315309861
- ISBN: 6315309860
- Physical Description: 1 videodisc (98 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
- Publisher: Beverly Hills, California : Anchor Bay Entertainment, [2014]
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Based on the book "The lost child of Philomena Lee" by Martin Sixsmith. Originally released as a motion picture in 2013. Special features: A conversation with Judi Dench (9 min.); The real Philomena Lee; Q & A with Steve Coogan (24 min.); feature commentary with Steve Coogan and screenwriter Jeff Pope. |
| Creation/Production Credits Note: | The Weinstein Company, Pathé, BBC Films and BFI present ; a film by Stephen Frears ; directed by Stephen Frears ; screenplay by Steve Coogan and Jeff Pope ; produced by Gabrielle Tana ; produced by Steve Coogan ; produced by Tracey Seaward. Director of photography, Robbie Ryan ; editor, Valerio Bonelli ; music, Alexandre Desplat ; make up and hair designer, Naomi Donne ; costume designer, Consolata Boyle ; production designer, Alan Macdonald. |
| Participant or Performer Note: | Judi Dench, Steve Coogan, Michelle Fairley, Barbara Jefford, Anna Maxwell Martin, Mare Winningham, Sophie Kennedy Clark, Simone Lahbib. |
| Target Audience Note: | MPAA rating: PG-13; for some strong language, thematic elements and sexual references. |
| System Details Note: | DVD, NTSC, region 1, anamorphic widescreen (1.78:1) presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1. |
| Language Note: | In English or dubbed French with optional Spanish subtitles and optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (SDH). |
| Awards Note: | Academy Awards, 2014: Nominated for Best Picture, Best Actress (Dench), Best Original Score (Desplat), Best Adapted Screenplay (Coogan and Pope). |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Lee, Philomena > Drama. Teenage mothers > Drama. Unmarried mothers > Drama. Adoption > Drama. Illegitimate children > Drama. Parent and child > Drama. |
| Genre: | Biographical films. Historical films. Feature films. Fiction films. |
Available copies
- 2 of 2 copies available at Kenton County.
Holds
- 1 current hold with 2 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covington Branch | MO (Text) | 33126025444716 | DVD | Available | - |
| Erlanger Branch | MO (Text) | 33126025444724 | DVD | Available | - |
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"Based on the 2009 investigative book by BBC correspondent Martin Sixsmith, The Lost Child of Philomena Lee, PHILOMENA focuses on the efforts of Philomena Lee, mother to a boy conceived out of wedlock - something her Irish-Catholic community didn't have the highest opinion of - and given away for adoption in the United States. In following church doctrine, she was forced to sign a contract that wouldn't allow for any sort of inquiry into the son's whereabouts. After starting a family years later in England and, for the most part, moving on with her life, Lee meets Sixsmith, a BBC reporter with whom she decides to discover her long-lost son" - Baker & Taylor
A woman searches for her lost son, who was taken away from her many years ago after she was forced to live in a convent after she became pregnant. - Lions Gate
Based on the 2009 investigative book by BBC correspondent Martin Sixsmith, The Lost Child of Philomena Lee, PHILOMENA focuses on the efforts of Philomena Lee (Dench), mother to a boy conceived out of wedlocksomething her Irish-Catholic community didnt have the highest opinion ofand given away for adoption in the United States. In following church doctrine, she was forced to sign a contract that wouldnt allow for any sort of inquiry into the sons whereabouts. After starting a family years later in England and, for the most part, moving on with her life, Lee meets Sixsmith (Coogan), a BBC reporter with whom she decides to discover her long-lost son.