The soloist
DVD - 2017
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 anx...ieties and frustrations.
- Subjects
- Genres
- Biographical films
Film adaptations
Feature films
Fiction films
Video recordings for the hearing impaired - Published
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Hollywood, CA :
Paramount
[2017]
- Language
- English
French
Spanish - Corporate Authors
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- Item Description
- Based on the book "The soloist : a lost dream, an unlikely friendship, and the redemptive power of music" by Steve Lopez.
Dolby digital 5.1, wide screen 1.85:1. - Physical Description
- 1 videodisc (116 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in
- Audience
- MPAA rating: PG-13; for thematic elements, some drug use and language.
- Production Credits
- Director of photography, Seamus McGarvey ; film editor, Paul Tothill ; music by Dario Marianelli ; production designer, Sarah Greenwood ; costume designer, Jacqueline Durran.