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Luce / Neon and Topic present ; a Dream Factory Group production ; in association with Altona Filmhaus and New Tropics ; produced by John Baker, Julius Onah ; producer, Andrew Yang ; screenplay, JC Lee & Julius Onah ; directed by Julius Onah.

Contributor(s): Material type: FilmFilmPublisher number: 36208377 | Universal | (container)2120269 | Universal | (disc)1093421 | Universal | (disc)Language: English Original language: English Publisher: Universal City, CA : Universal Pictures Home Entertainment, [2019]Description: 1 videodisc (approximately 110 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 inContent type:
  • two-dimensional moving image
Media type:
  • video
Carrier type:
  • videodisc
Related works:
  • Motion picture adaptation of (work) : Lee, J. C. Luce
Subject(s): Genre/Form: Production credits:
  • Music, Ben Salisbury, Geoff Barrow ; editor, Madeleine Gavin ; director of photography, Larkin Seiple, Marsha Stephanie Blake.
Cast: Naomi Watts, Octavia Spencer, Tim Roth, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Norbert Leo Butz, Andrea Bang.Summary: Garnering recognition for his stellar athletic abilities and intellectual accomplishments "Luce" follows the titular characters struggle of maintaining his integrity while dealing with the circumstances of his background. Adopted from a war-torn country just ten years prior, Luce becomes the very essence of what many consider to be the American Dream. However, all changes when his teacher encounters a shocking revelation upon examining the contents of Luce's locker. Luce is then charged with fighting to maintain his integrity and reputation, as everyone around him begins to question his true character and motives.
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Adult DVD Adult DVD Dr. James Carlson Library DVD DRAMA Luce Available 33111009515186
Adult DVD Adult DVD Northport Library DVD DRAMA Luce Available 33111009515178
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

An all-star high school athlete and accomplished debater, Luce is a poster boy for the new American Dream. As are his parents, who adopted him from a war-torn country a decade earlier. When Luce's teacher makes a shocking discovery in his locker, his stellar reputation is called into question. But is he really at fault, or is Ms. Wilson preying on dangerous stereotypes?

DVD, NTSC region 1, anamorphic widescreen (2.39:1) presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1

In English, English subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (SDH).

Language and subtitle options taken from DVD menu screen. Container indicates disc includes DVS Dolby Digital 2.0 track but this track is not present.

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Naomi Watts, Octavia Spencer, Tim Roth, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Norbert Leo Butz, Andrea Bang.

Music, Ben Salisbury, Geoff Barrow ; editor, Madeleine Gavin ; director of photography, Larkin Seiple, Marsha Stephanie Blake.

Based on the play by JC Lee.

Originally released as a motion picture in 2019.

Wide screen (2.39:1).

MPAA rating: R; for language throughout, sexual content, nudity and some drug use.

Garnering recognition for his stellar athletic abilities and intellectual accomplishments "Luce" follows the titular characters struggle of maintaining his integrity while dealing with the circumstances of his background. Adopted from a war-torn country just ten years prior, Luce becomes the very essence of what many consider to be the American Dream. However, all changes when his teacher encounters a shocking revelation upon examining the contents of Luce's locker. Luce is then charged with fighting to maintain his integrity and reputation, as everyone around him begins to question his true character and motives.

Bonus features: Feature commentary with director Julius Onah; Interview with Octavia Spencer and Naomi Watts.

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