Dreamgirls
(DVD)
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| Location | Call Number | Note | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limon Memorial Library - DVD | DVD PG | PG | On Shelf |
| Ouray Public Library - DVD | AV-DVD DRE | 1 DVD | On Shelf |
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Subjects
LC Subjects
African American women singers -- Drama.
Feature films.
Feature films.
Films for the hearing impaired.
Girl groups (Musical groups) -- United States -- Drama.
Music trade -- United States -- Drama.
Musical films.
Musical films.
Popular music -- United States -- Drama.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Feature films.
Feature films.
Films for the hearing impaired.
Girl groups (Musical groups) -- United States -- Drama.
Music trade -- United States -- Drama.
Musical films.
Musical films.
Popular music -- United States -- Drama.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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Format
DVD
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (131 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
UPC
097361235547
Notes
General Note
Originally released as a motion picture in 2006
General Note
Based on the original Broadway production
General Note
Special features: disc 1. 12 never-before-seen extended musical numbers, Beyoncé music video "Listen"; disc 2. behind-the-scenes full-length documentary "Building the dream", original auditions and screen tests, previsualization sequences, image gallery, additional featurettes
Creation/Production Credits
Director of photography, Tobias Schliessler ; editor, Virginia Katz ; original music, Henry Krieger ; lyrics, Tom Eyen ; costume designer, Sharen Davis ; production designer, John Myhre ; choreographer, Fatima Robinson
Participants/Performers
Cast: Jamie Foxx, Beyoncé Knowles, Eddie Murphy, Danny Glover, Jennifer Hudson, Anika Noni Rose, Keith Robinson, Sharon Leal, Hinton Battle
Description
Three young women Deena Jones, Effie White, and Lorrell Robinson desire to become pop stars. They get their wish when they are picked to be backup singers for the legendary James "Thunder" Early. When they are set free for leads, Curtis Taylor and Effie's brother C.C. decide that Deena should be the lead singer, which upsets Effie. The girls discover exactly what it takes to be in the music business and what they must give up to realize their dream.
Target Audience
MPAA rating: PG-13; for language, some sexuality and drug content.
System Details
DVD, region 1, widescreen presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround, Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo., surround
Language
Dialogue in English (Dolby 5.1, Dolby 2.0) with optional soundtrack in French (Dolby 5.1), and with optional English or Spanish subtitles; closed-captioned
Awards
Golden Globes, USA, 2007: Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy ; Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture (Eddie Murphy) ; Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture (Jennifer Hudson)
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Condon, B., Krieger, H., Eyen, T., Mark, L., Robinson, F., Foxx, J., Beyoncé., Murphy, E., Glover, D., Hudson, J., Rose, A. N., Robinson, K., Leal, S., & Battle, H. (2007). Dreamgirls (2-disc showstopper edition.). Paramount Home Entertainment.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Bill Condon et al.. 2007. Dreamgirls. Paramount Home Entertainment.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Bill Condon et al.. Dreamgirls Paramount Home Entertainment, 2007.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Condon, Bill, et al. Dreamgirls 2-disc showstopper edition., Paramount Home Entertainment, 2007.
Note! Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy. Citation formats are based on standards as of August 2021.
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