Dreamgirls [videorecording] / DreamWorks SKG ; Paramount Pictures ; Laurence Mark Productions ; produced by Laurence Mark ; screenplay by Bill Condon ; directed by Bill Condon.
Three young women Deena Jones, Effie White, and Lorrell Robinson desire to become pop stars. They get their wish when they are picked to be backup singers for the legendary James "Thunder" Early. When they are set free for leads, Curtis Taylor and Effie's brother C.C. decide that Deena should be the lead singer, which upsets Effie. The girls discover exactly what it takes to be in the music business and what they must give up to realize their dream.
Record details
- ISBN: 1415731551
- ISBN: 9781415731550
- Physical Description: 1 videodisc (130 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
- Edition: Full screen
- Publisher: Hollywood, Calif. : Paramount Home Entertainment, 2007.
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- Based on the book by Tom Eyen.Originally released as a motion picture in 2006.Special features: 12 extended and alternate scenes; music video "Listen" by Beyonce Knowles; never-before-seen Jenifer Hudson performance.
- Restrictions on Access Note:
- For private home use only.
- Creation/Production Credits Note:
- Director of photography, Tobias Schliessler ; editor, Virginia Katz ; original music, Henry Krieger ; costume designer, Sharen Davis ; production designer, John Myhre.
- Participant or Performer Note:
- Jamie Foxx, Beyoncé Knowles, Eddie Murphy, Danny Glover, Jennifer Hudson, Anika Noni Rose, Keith Robinson.
- Target Audience Note:
- MPAA rating: PG-13; for langauges, some sexuality and drug content.
- System Details Note:
- DVD; region 1; full screen (1.33:1) presentation.
- Language Note:
- English (Dolby 5.1, Dolby 2.0) or French (Dolby 5.1) dialogue, English or Spanish subtitles; closed-captioned.
- Awards Note:
- Academy Awards (USA), 2007: Oscar - Best Achievement in Sound Mixing (Michael Minkler, Bob Beemer, Willie D. Burton) ; Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role (Jennifer Hudson).Golden Globes, USA, 2007: Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy ; Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture (Eddie Murphy) ; Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture (Jennifer Hudson).
Search for related items by subject
- Subject:
- African American singers > Drama.
Girl groups (Musical groups) > United States > Drama.
Music trade > United States > Drama.
Popular music > United States > Drama.
Cantantes > Estados Unidos > Teatro.
Cantantes > Estados Unidos > Teatro.
Conjuntos musicales > Estados Unidos > Teatro.
Conjuntos musicales > Estados Unidos > Teatro. - Genre:
- Feature films.
Musical films.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Available copies
- 21 of 21 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at McDowell County Public Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 21 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Fort Branch Library | DVD DRE (Text) | 37810435506968 | Adult Video | Available | - |
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Summary:
Three young women Deena Jones, Effie White, and Lorrell Robinson desire to become pop stars. They get their wish when they are picked to be backup singers for the legendary James "Thunder" Early. When they are set free for leads, Curtis Taylor and Effie's brother C.C. decide that Deena should be the lead singer, which upsets Effie. The girls discover exactly what it takes to be in the music business and what they must give up to realize their dream.
