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The Fighting Temptations Cover Image DVD

The Fighting Temptations [videorecording] / Paramount Pictures presents an MTV Films production in association with Handprint Films, a Jonathan Lynn film ; produced by David Gale, Loretha Jones, Jeff Pollack ; screenplay by Elizabeth Hunter and Saladin K. Patterson ; directed by Jonathan Lynn.

Beyoncé, 1981- (Added Author). Beato, Affonso. (Added Author). Epps, Mike. (Added Author). Evans, Faith, 1973- (Added Author). Fort, Mary Jane. (Added Author). Gale, David (David M.) (Added Author). Gooding, Cuba, Jr., 1968- (Added Author). Harvey, Steve, 1956- (Added Author). Hirsch, Paul, 1945- (Added Author). Hunter, Elizabeth (Elizabeth Ann) (Added Author). Jam, Jimmy. (Added Author). Jones, Loretha C. (Added Author). Lynn, Jonathan. (Added Author). Patterson, Saladin K. (Added Author). Paul, Victoria. (Added Author). Pierce, Wendell. (Added Author). Pollack, Jeff. (Added Author). Richardson, LaTanya, 1949- (Added Author). Sheridan, Dave, 1969- (Added Author). Stone, Angie. (Added Author). Handprint Films. (Added Author). MTV Films (Firm) (Added Author). Paramount Pictures Corporation. (Added Author). Cuba Gooding, Jr., Beyoncé Knowles, Mike Epps, Faith Evans, Steve Harvey, Wendell Pierce, LaTanya Richardson, Dave Sheridan, Angie Stone. (Cast).

Summary:

Darren is a New York ad executive who travels to a small town in the deep south after receiving word that his aunt has left him a sizable inheritance. Darren is informed that he will only receive the money if he successfully leads a local gospel choir to victory at an upcoming competition. Darren takes on the task of finding the best singers in town and forming the group. There, he meets Lilly, a single mother who not only possesses an incredible voice but also the ability to warm Darren's cold heart.

Record details

  • ISBN: 0792197216
  • ISBN: 0792197224
  • ISBN: 9780792197218
  • ISBN: 9780792197225
  • Physical Description: 1 videodisc (122 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
  • Edition: Full screen

Content descriptions

General Note:
Originally released as a motion picture in 2003.
Special features: 8 extended music numbers; 7 extended scenes; theatrical trailer.
Creation/Production Credits Note:
Director of photography, Affonso Beato ; editor, Paul Hirsch ; music score, Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis, James Wright ; costume designer, Mary Jane Fort, Tracey A. White ; production designer, Victoria Paul.
Participant or Performer Note:
Cuba Gooding, Jr., Beyoncé Knowles, Mike Epps, Faith Evans, Steve Harvey, Wendell Pierce, LaTanya Richardson, Dave Sheridan, Angie Stone.
Target Audience Note:
MPAA rating: PG-13; for some sexual references.
System Details Note:
DVD; produced for region 1 (North America); user must have a DVD player that will play region 1 DVDs; Dolby Digital, DTS.
Language Note:
English or dubbed French dialogue, English subtitles. Closed captioned for the hearing impaired.

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Subject:
Choirs (Music) > Drama.
Gospel music > Drama.
Man-woman relationships > Drama.
Genre:
Comedy films.
Filmed performances
Feature films.
Films for the hearing impaired.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.

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