Description |
1 videodisc (136 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. |
Note |
Originally released as motion picture in 2000. |
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Special features: HBO making-of special (15 min.); found: Rob Brown (15 min.); deleted choir scenes (8 min.); filmographies, theatrical trailer (3 min.). |
Credits |
Director of photography, Harris Savides; film editor, Valdis Oskarsdottir. |
Performer |
Cast: Sean Connery, F. Murray Abraham, Anna Paquin, Busta Rhymes, Rob Brown. |
Summary |
Jamal Wallace is a talented young basketball player in New York City whose secret passion is writing. After an accidental meeting, Forrester, a reclusive novelist, becomes Jamal's unlikely mentor. Soon, both men learn lessons from each other about life and the importance of friendship. |
Audience |
MPAA rating: PG-13; for brief strong language and some sexual references. |
System Details |
DVD, 5.1 Dolby digital & 2-channel Dolby surround, widescreen version. |
Language |
In English with optional French soundtrack; optional subtitles in English or French; closed-captioned in English for the hearing impaired. |
Subject |
Whitman College -- Authors, Faculty.
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Basketball players -- New York (State) -- New York -- Drama.
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Novelists -- Drama.
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Feature films.
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DVD-Video discs
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New York (N.Y.) -- Drama.
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Added Author |
Mark, Laurence. Producer.
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Connery, Sean, 1930-2020.
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Tollefson, Rhonda. Producer.
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Rich, Mike, 1959- Screenwriter.
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Van Sant, Gus.
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Abraham, F. Murray.
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Paquin, Anna.
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Busta Rhymes (Musician) Actor.
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Brown, Rob, 1984- Actor.
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Columbia Pictures.
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Fountainbridge Films.
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Columbia TriStar Home Video (Firm)
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Standard No. |
683904534071 |
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