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The Resource The soloist : Xin ling du zou, 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)

The soloist : Xin ling du zou, 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)

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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
chi
Work
Publication
Extent
2 videodiscs (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
Instance
Label
The soloist : Xin ling du zou
Title
The soloist
Title remainder
Xin ling du zou
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
Title variation
Xin ling du zou
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Actor
Director
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Genre
Language
chi
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
SFR
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
Intended audience
MPAA rating: PG-13; for thematic elements, some drug use and language
Language note
English dialogue with traditional Chinese subtitles
PerformerNote
Jamie Foxx, Robert Downey, Jr., Catherine Keener, Tom Hollander, LisaGay Hamilton
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  • 1972-
  • 1965-
  • 1969-
  • 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
  • Intercontinental Video Ltd
Runtime
116
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  • Lopez, Steve
  • Lopez, Steve
  • Ayers, Nathaniel Anthony
  • Journalists
  • Cellists
  • African American homeless persons
  • Schizophrenics
  • Skid row
  • Friendship
Technique
live action
Label
The soloist : Xin ling du zou, 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)
Instantiates
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
Bar code
31223093662840
Carrier category
videodisc
Carrier category code
  • vd
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Color
multicolored
Configuration of playback channels
unknown
Content category
two-dimensional moving image
Content type code
  • tdi
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Dimensions
4 3/4 in.
Dimensions
other
Extent
2 videodiscs (116 min.)
Media category
video
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • v
Medium for sound
videodisc
Other physical details
sd., col.
Publisher number
VCD335389
Sound on medium or separate
sound on medium
Specific material designation
videodisc
System control number
(OCoLC)668262795
System details
VCD; widescreen presentation
Video recording format
DVD
Label
The soloist : Xin ling du zou, 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)
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
Bar code
31223093662840
Carrier category
videodisc
Carrier category code
  • vd
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Color
multicolored
Configuration of playback channels
unknown
Content category
two-dimensional moving image
Content type code
  • tdi
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Dimensions
4 3/4 in.
Dimensions
other
Extent
2 videodiscs (116 min.)
Media category
video
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • v
Medium for sound
videodisc
Other physical details
sd., col.
Publisher number
VCD335389
Sound on medium or separate
sound on medium
Specific material designation
videodisc
System control number
(OCoLC)668262795
System details
VCD; widescreen presentation
Video recording format
DVD

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