The visitor
(DVD)
Contributors
London, Michael. Producer
Skalski, Mary Jane. Producer
Skoll, Jeff. Producer
McCarthy, Tom, 1966- Screenwriter
Jenkins, Richard, 1947- Actor
Skalski, Mary Jane. Producer
Skoll, Jeff. Producer
McCarthy, Tom, 1966- Screenwriter
Jenkins, Richard, 1947- Actor
Published
Burbank, CA : Distributed by Anchor Bay Entertainment, [2008].
Physical Desc
1 DVD (104 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Status
San Luis Obispo Library - Adult DVD - Adult Audiovisual
Fiction
1 available
Fiction
1 available
Cambria Library - Adult DVD - Adult Audiovisual
Fiction
1 available
Fiction
1 available
Cayucos Library - Adult DVD - Adult Audiovisual
Fiction
1 available
Fiction
1 available
Copies
Location | Call Number | Status |
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San Luis Obispo Library - Adult DVD - Adult Audiovisual | Fiction | On Shelf |
Cambria Library - Adult DVD - Adult Audiovisual | Fiction | On Shelf |
Cayucos Library - Adult DVD - Adult Audiovisual | Fiction | On Shelf |
Nipomo Library - Adult DVD - Adult Audiovisual | Fiction | On Shelf |
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Subjects
LC Subjects
College teachers -- New York (State) -- New York -- Drama.
Feature films.
Fiction films.
Films for the hearing impaired.
Independent films.
Motion pictures -- United States.
New York (N.Y.) -- Drama.
Undocumented immigrants -- New York (State) -- New York -- Drama.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Widowers -- New York (State) -- New York -- Drama.
Feature films.
Fiction films.
Films for the hearing impaired.
Independent films.
Motion pictures -- United States.
New York (N.Y.) -- Drama.
Undocumented immigrants -- New York (State) -- New York -- Drama.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Widowers -- New York (State) -- New York -- Drama.
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Published
Burbank, CA : Distributed by Anchor Bay Entertainment, [2008].
Format
DVD
Language
English
UPC
013138000897, 013138001092
Notes
General Note
Special features: Playing the Djembe; "The visitor: an inside look" featurette; audio commentary with director Tom McCarthy and actor Richard Jenkins; deleted scenes.
Creation/Production Credits
Executive producer, Jeff Skoll ... [et al.]; director of photography, Oliver Bokelberg ; editor, Tom McArdle ; music, Jan A.P. Kaczmarek ; costume designer, Melissa Toth ; production designer, John Paino.
Participants/Performers
Richard Jenkins, Haaz Sleiman, Danai Gurira, Hiam Abbass, Marian Seldes, Maggie Moore, Michael Cumpsty, Bill McHenry, Richard Kind.
Description
Walter Vale is a widower who teaches economics at a Connecticut university. He lives alone and is no longer motivated by his work. In New York to present a paper at a conference, he goes to the apartment that he has not visited in some time, but has kept since his wife was alive, only to discover a young couple living there. Despite their great cultural differences, Walter befriends Tarek, a Syrian citizen and drummer, and gradually builds a friendship with Esi, his girlfriend from Senegal. One day, when returning from Central Park with Walter, Tarek is arrested for jumping a stuck subway turnstile, despite the fact that he had paid. The police discover he does not have legal papers and transfer him to an immigrant detention center in Queens. Feeling responsible for and connected to Tarek, Walter decides to stay in New York to help and support him. Not hearing from her son, Tarek's mother arrives from Michigan to find out why, and she and Walter support one another while they attempt to free Tarek.
Target Audience
MPAA rating: PG-13; for brief strong language.
System Details
DVD, NTSC; region 1, widescreen (1.85:1) and full frame presentations; Dolby Digital.
Language
In English, Arabic and French with English subtitles; optional subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing.
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