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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, (videorecording Blu-ray)

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, (videorecording Blu-ray)

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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
Work
Publication
Edition
Blu-ray version.
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 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
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The soloist
Title
The soloist
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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
Title variation
Soliste
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Actor
Screenwriter
Director
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Language
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
Cataloging source
OJ4
Characteristic
videorecording
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. CHV rating: PG
Language note
English, dubbed Spanish, or French dialogue with optional English, Spanish or French subtitles; closed-captioned
LC call number
PN1997.2
LC item number
.S65 2009
PerformerNote
Jamie Foxx, Robert Downey, Jr., Catherine Keener, Tom Hollander, LisaGay Hamilton
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  • 1961-
  • 1972-
  • 1965-
  • 1967-
  • 1964-
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  • Foster, Gary
  • Krasnoff, Russ
  • Grant, Susannah
  • Wright, Joe
  • Foxx, Jamie
  • Downey, Robert
  • Keener, Catherine
  • Hollander, Tom
  • Hamilton, Lisa Gay
  • 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
  • Journalists
  • Violoncellists
  • African American homeless persons
  • Schizophrenics
  • Skid row
  • Friendship
  • African Americans
  • Homeless Persons
  • Schizophrenia
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, (videorecording Blu-ray)
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Publication
Note
  • Based on the book "The soloist: a lost dream, an unlikely friendship, and the redemptive power of music" by Steve Lopez
  • Originally produced 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
Color
multicolored
Configuration of playback channels
mixed
Control code
ocn501069595
Dimensions
4 3/4 in.
Dimensions
other
Edition
Blu-ray version.
Extent
1 videodisc (116 min.)
Medium for sound
videodisc
Other control number
097360714869
Other physical details
sd., col.
Publisher number
07148
Sound on medium or separate
sound on medium
Specific material designation
videodisc
System control number
(OCoLC)501069595
System details
  • Blu-ray disc, widescreen; English: Dolby Digital 5.1 TrueHD, 1080p High Definition, French: Dolby Digital 5.1, Spanish: Dolby Digital 5.1
  • This Blu-ray disc will not play in standard DVD players
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, (videorecording Blu-ray)
Link
Publication
Note
  • Based on the book "The soloist: a lost dream, an unlikely friendship, and the redemptive power of music" by Steve Lopez
  • Originally produced 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
Color
multicolored
Configuration of playback channels
mixed
Control code
ocn501069595
Dimensions
4 3/4 in.
Dimensions
other
Edition
Blu-ray version.
Extent
1 videodisc (116 min.)
Medium for sound
videodisc
Other control number
097360714869
Other physical details
sd., col.
Publisher number
07148
Sound on medium or separate
sound on medium
Specific material designation
videodisc
System control number
(OCoLC)501069595
System details
  • Blu-ray disc, widescreen; English: Dolby Digital 5.1 TrueHD, 1080p High Definition, French: Dolby Digital 5.1, Spanish: Dolby Digital 5.1
  • This Blu-ray disc will not play in standard DVD players
Video recording format
DVD

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