The butler
(DVD)
Contributors
Daniels, Lee, 1959- film director,
Strong, Danny, 1974- screenwriter,
Williams, Pamela Oas, film producer.
Ziskin, Laura, film producer.
Patrick, Buddy, 1984- film producer.
Strong, Danny, 1974- screenwriter,
Williams, Pamela Oas, film producer.
Ziskin, Laura, film producer.
Patrick, Buddy, 1984- film producer.
Format
DVD
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (132 min.) : DVD video, sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Status
Main Library - Media
DVD Butler
1 available
DVD Butler
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Oliver La Farge - Media
DVD Butler
1 available
DVD Butler
1 available
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Language
English
UPC
013132611808, 013132618050
Notes
General Note
Inspired by the article "A butler well served by this election" and the book "The butler: a witness to history", both by Wil Haygood.
General Note
Originally released as a motion picture in 2013.
General Note
Bonus features: Lee Daniels' The Butler: an American Story (behind-the-scenes documentary); Deleted scenes; The original freedom riders; "You and I ain't nothin' no more" performed by Gladys Knight and Lenny Kravitz (music video); Gag reel.
Creation/Production Credits
Director of photography, Andrew Dunn ; production designer, Tim Galvin ; edited by Joe Klotz ; costume designer, Ruth E. Carter ; music by Rodrigo Leão.
Participants/Performers
Forest Whitaker, Oprah Winfrey, Mariah Carey, John Cusack, Jane Fonda, Cuba Gooding Jr., Terrence Howard, Lenny Kravitz, James Marsden, David Oyelowo, Alex Pettyfer, Vanessa Redgrave, Alan Rickman, Liev Schreiber, Robin Williams, Yaya Alafia, Aml Ameen, David Banner, Michael Rainey Jr., LaJessie Smith, John P. Fertitta, Jim Gleason, Isaac White, Joe Chrest, Colman Domingo, Nelsan Ellis, Nealla Gordon, Elijah Kelley, Minka Kelly, Adriane Lenox, Mo McRae, Pernell Walker, Jesse Williams, Clarence Williams III.
Description
Inspired by a true story, Cecil Gaines is a devoted husband, father, and White House butler who served eight Presidential administrations during the turbulent politics and civil rights battles of twentieth century America.
System Details
DVD format; NTSC, region 1, anamorphic widescreen (1.85:1); Dolby Digital 5.1.
Language
English, French or Spanish dialogue with optional Spanish subtitles and optional English subtitles for the deaf and hearing impaired.
Subjects
LC Subjects
Allen, Eugene, -- 1919-2010 -- Drama.
Biographies.
Butlers -- United States -- Biography -- Drama.
Butlers -- United States -- Drama.
Drama.
Families -- Drama.
Fiction films.
Film adaptations.
Haygood, Wil -- Film adaptations.
Presidents -- United States -- Staff -- Drama.
United States -- Politics and government -- Drama.
United States -- Social life and customs -- Drama.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
White House (Washington, D.C.) -- Employees -- Drama.
Biographies.
Butlers -- United States -- Biography -- Drama.
Butlers -- United States -- Drama.
Drama.
Families -- Drama.
Fiction films.
Film adaptations.
Haygood, Wil -- Film adaptations.
Presidents -- United States -- Staff -- Drama.
United States -- Politics and government -- Drama.
United States -- Social life and customs -- Drama.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
White House (Washington, D.C.) -- Employees -- Drama.