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The soloist [videorecording] / DreamWorks Pictures and Universal Pictures present in association with Studiocanal and Participant Media ; a Krasnoff/Foster Entertainment production in association with Working Title Films ; directed by Joe Wright ; screenplay by Susannah Grant ; produced by Gary Foster, Russ Krasnoff.

Wright, Joe, 1972- (film director.). Grant, Susannah, (screenwriter.). Foster, Gary, 1961- (film producer.). Krasnoff, Russ, (film producer.). McGarvey, Seamus, 1967- (cinematographer.). Foxx, Jamie, (actor.). Downey, Robert, Jr., 1965- (actor.). Keener, Catherine, (actor.). Hollander, Tom, 1967- (actor.). Hamilton, Lisa Gay, 1964- (actor.). Lopez, Steve. Soloist. (Added Author). DreamWorks Pictures (2008- ) (Added Author). Krasnoff/Foster Entertainment (Firm) (Added Author). Paramount Home Entertainment (Firm) (Added Author). Participant Media. (Added Author). Studio Canal. (Added Author). Universal Pictures (Firm) (Added Author). Working Title Films. (Added Author). Jamie Foxx, Robert Downey, Jr., Catherine Keener, Tom Hollander, Lisa Gay Hamilton. (Cast).

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.

Record details

  • ISBN: 1415747164
  • ISBN: 9781415747162
  • Physical Description: 1 videodisc (116 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
  • Edition: Widescreen.
  • Publisher: Hollywood, California : Paramount Home Entertainment, 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 released as a motion picture in 2009.
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:
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, Lisa Gay 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.

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Lopez, Steve > Film adaptations.
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Ayers, Nathaniel Anthony > Drama.
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Homeless persons > California > Los Angeles > Drama.
Violinists > Drama.
Schizophrenics > Drama.
Los Angeles (Calif.) > Drama.
California > Drama.
Genre:
Film adaptations.
Biographical films.
Feature films.
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