DVD

The soloist / 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.

Lopez, Steve. (Added Author). Foster, Gary, 1961- (Added Author). Krasnoff, Russ. (Added Author). Grant, Susannah. (Added Author). Wright, Joe, 1972- (Added Author). Foxx, Jamie. (Added Author). Downey, Robert, Jr., 1965- (Added Author). Keener, Catherine. (Added Author). Hollander, Tom, 1967- (Added Author). Hamilton, Lisa Gay, 1964- (Added Author). Marianelli, Dario. (Added Author). Lopez, Steve. Soloist. (Added Author). DreamWorks Pictures. (Added Author). Universal Pictures (Firm) (Added Author). Studio Canal. (Added Author). Participant Media. (Added Author). Krasnoff/Foster Entertainment (Firm) (Added Author). Working Title Films. (Added Author). Paramount Home Entertainment (Firm) (Added Author). Jamie Foxx, Robert Downey, Jr., Catherine Keener, Tom Hollander, Lisa Gay Hamilton. (Cast). Jamie Foxx, Robert Downey, Jr., Catherine Keener, Tom Hollander, Lisagay Hamilton. (Cast).

Summary:

Los Angeles Times reporter Lopez develops an unlikely friendship with a homeless musician.

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.

Record details

ISBN: 1415747164
ISBN: 9781415747162
Physical Description: sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. 1 videodisc (117 min.) :
Edition: Widescreen.
Publisher: Hollywood, Calif. : Paramount Home Entertainment, [2009]

Content descriptions

General Note:	Features: deleted scenes; 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; audio commentary. Originally released as a motion picture in 2009. Title from disc label. Based on the book "The soloist : a lost dream, an unlikely friendship, and the redemptive power of music" by Steve Lopez. McNaughton DVD Based on the novel "The soloist: a lost dream, an unlikely friendship, and the redemptive power of music" by Steve Lopez.
Creation/Production Credits Note:	Director of photography, Seamus McGarvey ; editor, Paul Tothill ; music, Dario Marianelli.
Participant or Performer Note:	Jamie Foxx, Robert Downey, Jr., Catherine Keener, Tom Hollander, Lisa Gay Hamilton. Jamie Foxx, Robert Downey, Jr., Catherine Keener, Tom Hollander, Lisagay Hamilton.
Target Audience Note:	MPAA rating: PG-13. MPAA rating: PG-13; for thematic elements, some drug use and language.
System Details Note:	DVD, Dolby digital 5.1 surround. DVD, region 1, widescreen ([2.35:1]); Dolby Digital 5.1 surround.
Language Note:	Subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing (SDH). In English, French, or Spanish with optional English, French, or Spanish subtitles. English, Spanish, or French dialogue with optional English, Spanish or French subtitles; closed-captioned.