The soloist
(DVD) 

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Published
Hollywood, Calif. : Paramount Home Entertainment, [2009].
Format
DVD
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (116 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. 
Status
Southside - Media
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Published
Hollywood, Calif. : Paramount Home Entertainment, [2009].
Language
English
UPC
097363494447, 097363494461

Notes

General Note
Based on the book "The soloist: a lost dream, an unlikely friendship, and the redemptive power of music" by Steve Lopez.
General Note
Originally released as a motion picture in 2008.
General Note
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
Director of photography, Seamus McGarvey ; film editor, Paul Tothill ; music by Dario Marianelli ; production designer, Sarah Greenwood ; costume designer, Jacqueline Durran.
Participants/Performers
Jamie Foxx, Robert Downey, Jr., Catherine Keener, Tom Hollander, LisaGay Hamilton.
Description
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.
System Details
DVD format, NTSC; region 1, widescreen (16:9) presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround.
Language
English, dubbed Spanish, or French dialogue with optional English, Spanish or French subtitles; closed-captioned for the hearing impaired.

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