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The Resource The soloist, DreamWorks Pictures and Universal Pictures present, in association with StudioCanal and Participant Media ; a Between Two Trees production ; in association with Working Title Films ; directed by Joe Wright ; screenplay by Susannah Grant ; produced by Gary Foster, Russ Krasnoff ; a Krasnoff/Foster Entertainment production ; in association with Working Title Films

The soloist, DreamWorks Pictures and Universal Pictures present, in association with StudioCanal and Participant Media ; a Between Two Trees production ; in association with Working Title Films ; directed by Joe Wright ; screenplay by Susannah Grant ; produced by Gary Foster, Russ Krasnoff ; a Krasnoff/Foster Entertainment production ; in association with Working Title Films

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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
Language
  • eng
  • fre
  • spa
  • eng
  • fre
  • spa
  • eng
  • eng
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Extent
1 videodisc (116 min.)
Note
  • Based on the book "The soloist: a lost dream, an unlikely friendship, and the redemptive power of music" by Steve Lopez
  • Originally produced as a motion picture in 2008
  • 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
Contents
  • Special features: An unlikely friendship: Making The soloist
  • Deleted scenes
  • Commentary by director Joe Wright
  • Language: English Dolby digital 5.1 surround ; French Dolby digital 5.1 surround ; Spanish Dolby digital 5.1 surround
  • Subtitles: English, French, Spanish
Instance
Label
The soloist
Title
The soloist
Statement of responsibility
DreamWorks Pictures and Universal Pictures present, in association with StudioCanal and Participant Media ; a Between Two Trees production ; in association with Working Title Films ; directed by Joe Wright ; screenplay by Susannah Grant ; produced by Gary Foster, Russ Krasnoff ; a Krasnoff/Foster Entertainment production ; in association with Working Title Films
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Contributor
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Composer
Director
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Language
  • eng
  • fre
  • spa
  • eng
  • fre
  • spa
  • eng
  • eng
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
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TEFMT
Characteristic
videorecording
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Soloist (Motion picture)
Credits note
Director of photography, Seamus McGarvey ; film editor, Paul Tothill ; music by Dario Marianelli ; production designer, Sarah Greenwood ; costume designer, Jacqueline Durran
Dewey number
791.43/72
Intended audience
MPAA rating: PG-13; for thematic elements, some drug use and language
Language note
English, dubbed Spanish, or French dialogue with optional English, Spanish or French subtitles; closed-captioned
NLM call number
WM 203
NLM item number
S689 2009
PerformerNote
Jamie Foxx, Robert Downey, Jr., Catherine Keener, Tom Hollander, LisaGay Hamilton
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  • 1961-
  • 1972-
  • 1965-
  • 1967-
  • 1964-
  • 1967-
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  • Foster, Gary
  • Krasnoff, Russ.
  • Grant, Susannah.
  • Wright, Joe
  • Foxx, Jamie.
  • Downey, Robert
  • Keener, Catherine.
  • Hollander, Tom
  • Hamilton, Lisa Gay
  • McGarvey, Seamus
  • Tothill, Paul.
  • Marianelli, Dario.
  • Lopez, Steve
  • Dreamworks Pictures
  • Universal Pictures (Firm)
  • Studio Canal
  • Participant Media
  • Between Two Trees (Firm)
  • Krasnoff/Foster Entertainment (Firm)
  • Working Title Films
  • Paramount Home Entertainment (Firm)
Runtime
116
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  • Lopez, Steve
  • Lopez, Steve
  • Ayers, Nathaniel Anthony
  • Ayers, Nathaniel Anthony
  • Lopez, Steve
  • Journalists
  • Cellists
  • African American homeless persons
  • Schizophrenics
  • Skid row
  • Friendship
  • Grabaciones vídeo para los de audición disminuida
  • Discos videos digitales (DVD)
  • African American homeless persons
  • Cellists
  • Friendship
  • Journalists
  • Schizophrenics
  • Skid row
  • California
  • DVD-ROMs
  • African Americans
  • Homeless Persons
  • Schizophrenia
  • Los Angeles
Target audience
general
Technique
live action
Label
The soloist, DreamWorks Pictures and Universal Pictures present, in association with StudioCanal and Participant Media ; a Between Two Trees production ; in association with Working Title Films ; directed by Joe Wright ; screenplay by Susannah Grant ; produced by Gary Foster, Russ Krasnoff ; a Krasnoff/Foster Entertainment production ; in association with Working Title Films
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Distribution
Copyright
Note
  • Based on the book "The soloist: a lost dream, an unlikely friendship, and the redemptive power of music" by Steve Lopez
  • Originally produced as a motion picture in 2008
  • 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
Carrier category
videodisc
Carrier category code
  • vd
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Color
multicolored
Configuration of playback channels
quadrophonic multichannel or surround
Content category
two-dimensional moving image
Content type code
  • tdi
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Contents
Special features: An unlikely friendship: Making The soloist -- Deleted scenes -- Commentary by director Joe Wright -- Language: English Dolby digital 5.1 surround ; French Dolby digital 5.1 surround ; Spanish Dolby digital 5.1 surround -- Subtitles: English, French, Spanish
Control code
ocn370470840
Dimensions
4 3/4 in.
Dimensions
other
Extent
1 videodisc (116 min.)
Media category
video
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • v
Medium for sound
videodisc
Other control number
032429287465
Other physical details
sound, color
Publisher number
  • 34944
  • 2080767
Sound on medium or separate
sound on medium
Specific material designation
videodisc
System details
DVD, NTSC; region 1, widescreen (16:9) presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround
Video recording format
DVD
Label
The soloist, DreamWorks Pictures and Universal Pictures present, in association with StudioCanal and Participant Media ; a Between Two Trees production ; in association with Working Title Films ; directed by Joe Wright ; screenplay by Susannah Grant ; produced by Gary Foster, Russ Krasnoff ; a Krasnoff/Foster Entertainment production ; in association with Working Title Films
Distribution
Copyright
Note
  • Based on the book "The soloist: a lost dream, an unlikely friendship, and the redemptive power of music" by Steve Lopez
  • Originally produced as a motion picture in 2008
  • 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
Carrier category
videodisc
Carrier category code
  • vd
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Color
multicolored
Configuration of playback channels
quadrophonic multichannel or surround
Content category
two-dimensional moving image
Content type code
  • tdi
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Contents
Special features: An unlikely friendship: Making The soloist -- Deleted scenes -- Commentary by director Joe Wright -- Language: English Dolby digital 5.1 surround ; French Dolby digital 5.1 surround ; Spanish Dolby digital 5.1 surround -- Subtitles: English, French, Spanish
Control code
ocn370470840
Dimensions
4 3/4 in.
Dimensions
other
Extent
1 videodisc (116 min.)
Media category
video
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • v
Medium for sound
videodisc
Other control number
032429287465
Other physical details
sound, color
Publisher number
  • 34944
  • 2080767
Sound on medium or separate
sound on medium
Specific material designation
videodisc
System details
DVD, NTSC; region 1, widescreen (16:9) presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround
Video recording format
DVD

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