Flash of genius [videorecording] / Intermittent Productions ; Spyglass Entertainment ; Strike Entertainment ; Universal Pictures ; produced by Gary Barber, Roger Birnbaum, Michael Lieber ; written by Philip Railsback ; directed by Marc Abraham.
Based on the true story of Robert Kearns. The Kearns' were a typical 1960s Detroit family. Bob is a college professor and part-time inventor. When Bob invents a device that would eventually be used by every car in the world, the Kearns' think they have struck gold. But their aspirations are dashed after the auto giants, who originally embraced Bob's creation, unceremoniously shuns him. Ignored, threatened and then buried in years of litigation, Bob is haunted by what was done to his family and their future. He becomes a man obsessed with justice and the conviction that his life's work, or anyone else's for that matter, should be acknowledged by those who stood to benefit. He and his family pay the toll for refusing to compromise his dignity.
Record details
- Physical Description: 1 videodisc (120 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
- Edition: Widescreen.
- Publisher: Universal City, Calif. : Universal Studios Home Entertainment, [2009]
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- Based on the article "The flash of genius" written by John Seabrook.Special features: Deleted scenes with optional commentary by director Marc Abraham; feature commentary with director Marc Abraham.
- Creation/Production Credits Note:
- Director of photography, Dante Spinotti ; editor, Jill Savitt ; music, Aaron Zigman ; costume designer, Luis Sequeira ; production designer, Hugo Luczyc-Wyhowski.
- Participant or Performer Note:
- Greg Kinnear, Lauren Graham, Alan Alda, Dermot Mulroney, Bill Smitrovich.
- Target Audience Note:
- MPAA rating: PG-13; for brief strong language.
- System Details Note:
- DVD, region 1, NTSC; widescreen (2.40:1); Dolby Digital 5.1 surround.
- Language Note:
- English or dubbed Spanish dialogue; optional French or Spanish subtitles; optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing (SDH).
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Available copies
- 22 of 22 copies available at NC Cardinal.
- 1 of 1 copy available at McDowell County Public Library. (Show)
Holds
- 0 current holds with 22 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion Library | DVD FLA (Text) | 37810435593172 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Camden County Library | DVD F FLA (Text) | 39488900065568 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Cleveland County Main Library | DVD FLA (Text) | 22281500063580 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Cliffdale Library | DVD F (Text) | 31781061169635 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Dunn Public Library | DVD F Fla 197 F (Text) | 33436001470266 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Goldsboro Library | DVD FLA DRA (Text) | 640191003572318 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Graham County Library | DVD FLA (Text) | 80605001382984 | Adult Video Fiction | Available | - |
| Henderson Main Branch | 791.45 F / Feature (Text) | 33258006164276 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| High Point Library | DVD FEATURE FLA (Text) | 30519008301395 | Adult Video Fiction | Available | - |
| Kill Devil Hills Library | DVD F FLA (Text) | 39488501144796 | Adult Video | Available | - |
