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

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

Publication Information :
Hollywood, Calif. : Paramount Home Entertainment, c2009.

Physical Description:
1 videodisc (117 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.

General Note:
Title from container.
Based on the novel "The soloist: a lost dream, an unlikely friendship, and the redemptive power of music" by Steve Lopez.

Restriction on Access Note:
For private home use only.

Credits:
Director of photography, Seamus McGarvey ; editor, Paul Tothill ; music, Dario Marianelli.

Performer:
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.

Audience:
MPAA rating: PG-13; for thematic elements, some drug use and language.

System Details Note:
DVD, region 1, widescreen ([2.35:1]); Dolby Digital 5.1 surround.

General Note:
English, Spanish, or French dialogue with optional English, Spanish or French subtitles; closed-captioned.

Personal Subject:
Lopez, Steve Drama.
Ayers, Nathaniel Anthony Drama.

Subject Term:
Journalists California Los Angeles Biography Drama.
Violoncellists California Los Angeles Biography Drama.
African American homeless persons California Los Angeles Drama.
Schizophrenics California Los Angeles Drama.
Skid row California Los Angeles Drama.

Added Author:
Foster, Gary, 1961-
Krasnoff, Russ.
Grant, Susannah.
Wright, Joe, 1972-
Foxx, Jamie.
Downey, Robert, 1965-
Keener, Catherine.
Hollander, Tom, 1969-
Hamilton, Lisa Gay, 1964-
Marianelli, Dario.
Lopez, Steve. Soloist.

Added Author:
Dreamworks Pictures.

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