Being Flynn [videorecording] / Paul Weitz; Andrew Miano; Michael Costigan; Declan Quinn; Badly Drawn Boy; Robert De Niro; Paul Dano; Julianne Moore; Olivia Thirlby; Lili Taylor; Wes Studi; Aude Bronson-Howard; Nick Flynn; Focus Features,; Depth of Field (Firm),; Corduroy Films,; Tribeca Productions,; Universal Studios Home Entertainment (Firm).
A compelling exploration of the unbreakable yet fragile bonds between parent and child. Nick Flynn is a young writer seeking to define himself. His father Jonathan, however, scrapes through life on his own terms and has not seen his son in 18 years. Taking a job at a homeless shelter, Nick finds purpose in his own life and work until one night Jonathan arrives seeking a bed. To give the two of them a shot at a real future, Nick wrestles with the notion of reaching out to his dad.
Record details
- Physical Description: 1 videodisc (102 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
- Edition: Widescreen
- Publisher: Universal City, CA : Universal Studios Home Entertainment, c2012.
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- Based on the memoir "Another bullshit night in Suck City" by Nick Flynn.Special features: The heart of being Flynn.
- Creation/Production Credits Note:
- Director of photography, Declan Quinn ; editor, Joan Sobel ; music, Badly Drawn Boy.
- Participant or Performer Note:
- Robert De Niro, Paul Dano, Julianne Moore, Olivia Thirlby, Lili Taylor, Wes Studi.
- Target Audience Note:
- MPAA rating: R; for language throughout, some sexual content, drug use, and brief nudity.
- System Details Note:
- DVD, NTSC, widescreen (2.40:1) presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround.
- Language Note:
- English or Spanish dialogue with optional Spanish or French subtitles optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing.
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Available copies
- 8 of 8 copies available at NC Cardinal.
- 1 of 1 copy available at McDowell County Public Library. (Show)
Holds
- 0 current holds with 8 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Fort Branch Library | DVD BEI (Text) | 37810435425607 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Avery County Morrison Public Library | DVD Drama BEI (Text) | 31111002626966 | Adult Video Fiction | Available | - |
| Barco Library | DVD F BEI (Text) | 39488200841502 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Canton Library | DVD B (Text) | 33115007641577 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Forsyth Central | DVD DRAMA RATING R (Text) | 2112501983051 | Adult Video Fiction | Available | - |
| Macon County Public Library | DVD BEING (Text) | 39493107051577 | Adult Video Fiction | Available | - |
| Phillip Leff Memorial Library | ADVD GEN BEI (Text) | 30372101295191 | Adult Video Fiction | Available | - |
| Transylvania County Library | DVD BEI (Text) | 38079101998805 | Adult Video Fiction | Available | - |
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Summary:
A compelling exploration of the unbreakable yet fragile bonds between parent and child. Nick Flynn is a young writer seeking to define himself. His father Jonathan, however, scrapes through life on his own terms and has not seen his son in 18 years. Taking a job at a homeless shelter, Nick finds purpose in his own life and work until one night Jonathan arrives seeking a bed. To give the two of them a shot at a real future, Nick wrestles with the notion of reaching out to his dad.
