DVD
A lesson before dying / HBO Pictures ; produced by Robert Benedetti ; directed by Joseph Sargent ; teleplay by Ann Peacock.
A young black man, accused of murder and sentenced to die like an animal in 1940 Louisiana, is befriended by a black teacher who works to enrich a life he cannot save, and in so doing, somehow redeem his own.
Record details
- ISBN: 0783117159
- Physical Description: 1 videodisc, (101 mins.) : sound, color, closed captioned ; 4 3/4 in.
- Edition: Fullscreen.
- Publisher: New York : HBO Home Video, [1999]
- Copyright: ©1999
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Based on the Novel by Ernest J. Gaines. Originally produced for television. Special Features: Interactive menus, case and crew bios. |
| Creation/Production Credits Note: | Director of photography, Donald M. Morgan ; production design, Charles C. Bennett ; editor, Michael Brown ; music, Ernest Troost. |
| Participant or Performer Note: | Don Cheadle, Cicely Tyson, Mekhi Phifer, Irma P. Hall, Brent Jannings. |
| Target Audience Note: | MPAA rating: PG-13. Unsuitable for children under 13. |
| System Details Note: | DVD Stereo. |
| Terms Governing Use and Reproduction Note: | For private home use only. |
| Language Note: | Closed-captioned for the hearing impaired. English or Spanish tracks with optional English, French or Spanish Subtitles. |
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| Biographical Subject: | Videorecording. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Indian Valley. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Indian Valley Public Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Valley Public Library | DVD Lesson (Text) | 39427102194503 | DVD Room: DVD Fiction | Available | - |
