The answer man [videorecording] / Magnolia Pictures and iDeal Partners in association with 120dB Films present a Kevin Messick production ; produced by Kevin Messick and Jana Edelbaum ; written & directed by John Hindman.
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FilmPublisher number: 10234 | Magnolia Home EntertainmentLanguage: English, Spanish Original language: English Subtitle language: Spanish Publication details: Los Angeles : Magnolia Home Entertainment, c2009.Edition: WidescreenDescription: 1 videodisc (ca. 97 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 inSubject(s): - Fathers and sons -- Drama
- God -- Knowableness -- Drama
- Literature -- Translations -- Drama
- Man-woman relationships -- United States -- Drama
- Men -- Socialization -- United States -- Drama
- Recluses as authors -- United States -- Drama
- Recovering alcoholics -- Drama
- Single mothers -- United States -- Drama
- Director of photography, Oliver Bokelberg ; editor, Jerry Greenberg ; music, Teddy Castellucci.
- Official selection, 2009 Sundance Film Festival.
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Dr. James Carlson Library | DVD | COMEDY Answer m | Available | 33111006607333 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
The reclusive author whose groundbreaking book redefined spirituality for an entire generation realizes how little he actually knows upon being approached by a single mother and a recovering addict in this drama from first time writer/director John Hindman. It's been 20 years since Arlen Faber (Jeff Daniels) penned "Me and God," and the inspirational, soul-searching book is still as popular as ever. Anyone who reads it thinks that Arlen has all the answers to life's problems, but these days the author barely ventures outside of the house. Then, one day, Arlen crosses paths with Elizabeth (Lauren Graham), a single mother struggling to raise her seven-year-old son, and Kris (Lou Taylor Pucci), a young man who has just gotten out of rehab. Both are searching for the answers that will help them to become better people while overcoming their fears of failure. Does Arlen possess the wisdom to help Elizabeth and Kris work through their current problems, or is he really as clueless as he's been feeling for the last two decades? ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
Special features: Characters of The answer man, From concept to creation ; HDNet: a look at The Answer man; commentary with writer/director John Hindman, producer Keven Messick and Lauren Graham.
Director of photography, Oliver Bokelberg ; editor, Jerry Greenberg ; music, Teddy Castellucci.
Jeff Daniels, Lauren Graham, Lou Taylor Pucci, Olivia Thirlby, Kat Dennings.
Arlen Faber is the reclusive author of 'Me and God,' a book that has redefined spirituality for an entire generation and has been translated into over 100 languages. On the eve of the 20th anniversary of his still wildly popular book, Arlen is still sought after as the man who has all the answers. His life collides with Elizabeth, a single mom raising her seven-year-old son, and Kris, a young man fresh out of rehab who is searching for meaning. Both Elizabeth and Kris are hopeful that Arlen has the answers, but the truth is, he hasn't got a clue.
MPAA rating: R; for language.
DVD, widescreen; Dolby Digital. NTSC, Region 1.
English or dubbed Spanish dialogue, Spanish subtitles.
Official selection, 2009 Sundance Film Festival.