This boy's life : a true story
(DVD)
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Physical Desc
1 videodisc (114 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Status
Medford Library Branch
V F THIS
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V F THIS
1 available
Ashland Library
V F THIS
1 available
V F THIS
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Medford Library Branch | V F THIS | On Shelf |
| Ashland Library | V F THIS | On Shelf |
Subjects
LC Subjects
OCLC Fast Subjects
Other Subjects
Abuso de niños -- Teatro.
Biographical -- Feature.
Biographical -- Feature.
Biographical films.
Family -- Feature.
Films biographiques.
Juvenile delinquency -- Feature.
Madre e hijo -- Teatro.
Relaciones hombre-mujer -- Teatro.
Social problem -- Feature.
Social problem -- Feature.
Vidéos pour personnes handicapées auditives.
Biographical -- Feature.
Biographical -- Feature.
Biographical films.
Family -- Feature.
Films biographiques.
Juvenile delinquency -- Feature.
Madre e hijo -- Teatro.
Relaciones hombre-mujer -- Teatro.
Social problem -- Feature.
Social problem -- Feature.
Vidéos pour personnes handicapées auditives.
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Format
DVD
Language
English
UPC
085392461929
Notes
General Note
Originally produced as a motion picture in 1993.
General Note
Based on the book by Tobias Wolff.
Creation/Production Credits
Director of photography, David Watkin ; editor, Jim Clark ; original music, Carter Burwell ; costume designer, Richard Hornung ; production designer, Stephen J. Lineweaver.
Participants/Performers
Robert De Niro, Ellen Barkin, Leonardo DiCaprio, Jonah Blechman, Eliza Dushku, Chris Cooper, Carla Gugino, Kathy Kinney, Tobey Maguire.
Description
Caroline just wants to settle down in one place, find a decent guy, and provide a better home for her handful of a son, Toby. When she moves to Seattle and meets Dwight, she thinks she's got it made. Toby, however, feels differently after spending time with Dwight while away from Caroline. Dwight seems to want to mold Toby into a better person, but to do so he emotionally, verbally, and physically abuses the kid. The marriage proceeds, and soon Caroline, too, recognizes Dwight's need to dominate everyone around him.
Target Audience
MPAA rating: R.
System Details
DVD, region 1, 16x9 widescreen (2.35:1) ; Dolby surround stereo.
Language
English or French dialogue; English, French or Spanish subtitles; Closed-captioned.
Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Linson, A., Getchell, R., Caton-Jones, M., De Niro, R., Barkin, E., DiCaprio, L., Blechman, J., Dushku, E., Cooper, C., Gugino, C., Kinney, K., Maguire, T., & Wolff, T. This boy's life: a true story .
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Art. Linson et al.. This Boy's Life: A True Story. .
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Art. Linson et al.. This Boy's Life: A True Story .
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Linson, Art., et al. This Boy's Life: A True Story
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