Fiction
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5 Holds on 1 Copy
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©2008
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3 videodiscs (approximately 501 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in
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Special features: Discs 1-3: "Facts are stubborn things" an exclusive onscreen historical guide; disc 3: Documentary: David McCullough : painting with words (a rare and personal glimpse at the life and works of author David McCullough); "The making of 'John Adams'" featurette
While our new nation was suffering attacks from both within and without, John Adams had a vision of a nation of liberty and justice for all. He guided his peers--General George Washington, Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson--in setting the values and agenda for a glorious, free America. Adams and his wife Abigail refined these ambitious democratic ideals, and their partnership became one of the most moving love stories in American history
Based on the book written by David McCullough
16.9 widescreen aspect ratio
Writers, Kirk Ellis, Michelle Ashford; directors of photography, Tak Fujimoto, Danny Cohen ; casting, Kathleen Chipin, Nina Gold ; music, Rob Lane, Joseph Vitarelli ; editor, Melanie Oliver ; production designer, Gemma Jackson ; consulting producer, Graham Yost ; executive producers, Tom Hanks, Gary Goetzman ; co-executive producers, Kirk Ellis, Frank Doelger
Paul Giamatti, Laura Linney, Danny Huston, John Bedford Lloyd, Justin Theroux, Ritchie Coster, Guy Henry, Stephen Dillane, David Morse, Željko Ivanek, John Dossett, Jean-Hugues Anglade, Judith Magre, Steven Hinkle, Madeline Taylor, Neal Huff, Tom Wilkinson, Tom Hollander, Sarah Polley, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Rufus Sewell, Samuel Barnett, Andrew Scott
Originally broadcast on HBO as a seven-part mini-series in 2008
TV Parental Guidelines rating: TV-14; Canadian home video rating: PG; Régie du cinéma rating: Visa général, déconseillé aux jeunes enfants
In English (5.1) or dubbed Spanish (2.0) dialogue with optional English, French or Spanish subtitles
Golden Globe awards, 2009: Best Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television ; Best Performance by an Actor in a Miniseries or a Motion Picture Made for Television (Giamatti) ; Best Performance by an Actress in a Miniseries or a Motion Picture Made for Television (Linney) ; Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television (Wilkinson)
Primetime Emmy Awards, 2008: Outstanding Miniseries ; Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie (Giamatti) ; Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie (Linney) ; Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie (Wilkinson) ; Outstanding Writing for a Miniseries, Movie or a Dramatic Special (Ellis, Independence episode) ; Outstanding Cinematography for a Miniseries or Movie (Fujimoto, Independence episode) ; 7 others
Closed-captioned