The giver [videorecording] / the Weinstein Company and Walden Media presents a Tonik/As Is Productions production ; produced by Nikki Silver, Jeff Bridges, Neil Koenigsberg ; screenplay by Michael Mitnick and Robert B. Weide ; directed by Phillip Noyce.
The story centers on Jonas, young man who lives in a supposedly ideal world of conformity and contentment. Yet as he begins to spend time with the elder, who is the sole keeper of all the community's memories, Jonas quickly begins to discover the dark and deadly truths of his community's secret past. At extreme odds, Jonas knows that he must escape their world to protect them all; a challenge that no one has ever succeeded at before.
Record details
- Physical Description: 1 videodisc (97 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
- Publisher: Beverly Hills, CA : Anchor Bay Entertainment, [2014]
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- Based on the book by Louis Lowry.Originally released as a motion picture in 2014.Special features on Blu-ray disc include highlights from the original script reading featuring Lloyd Bridges, the featurette Making The Giver: from page to screen, the extended scene: Jonas' harrowing journey (extended scene), a press conference with the filmmakers and cast, the featurette Ordinary human with OneRepublic's Ryan Tedder, the featurette Author Lois Lowry on The Giver, and a study guide.Title from container.
- Creation/Production Credits Note:
- Director of photography, Ross Emery ; editor, Barry Alexander Brown ; music, Marco Beltrami.
- Participant or Performer Note:
- Jeff Bridges, Meryl Streep, Brenton Thwaites, Alexander Skarsgard, Katie Holmes.
- Target Audience Note:
- Rated: PG-13; for a mature thematic image and some sci-fi action/violence.
- System Details Note:
- Blu-ray, region A, 1080p, widescreen (2.39:1); 5.1 DTSHD-MA.Requires a Blu-ray player.
- Language Note:
- English dialogue, Spanish subtitles; English subtitled for the deaf and hard of hearing.
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Available copies
- 2 of 2 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Onslow County Public Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 2 total copies.
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Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Main Library | BD GEN GIV (Text) | 36015000096152 | Adult Video | Available | - |
