Flash of genius
DVD |
Widescreen ed. |
Universal Studios Home Entertainment,
Universal City, CA :
[2009]
- 2 of 2 Copies Available at Libraries in Niagara Cooperative
- 0 current holds with 2 total copies.
| Branch | Call Number | Location | Holdable? | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fonthill | DVD FIC Flash | DVD | Copy hold / Volume hold | Available |
| Rittenhouse - Vineland | DVD FIC Flash DVD1688M | DVD | Copy hold / Volume hold | Available |
About
Based on the true story of Robert Kearns. The Kearns' were a typical 1960s Detroit family. Bob is a college professor and part-time inventor. When Bob invents a device that would eventually be used by every car in the world, the Kearns' think they have struck gold. But their aspirations are dashed after the auto giants, who originally embraced Bob's creation, unceremoniously shuns him. Ignored, threatened and then buried in years of litigation, Bob is haunted by what was done to his family and their future. He becomes a man obsessed with justice and the conviction that his life's work, or anyone else's for that matter, should be acknowledged by those who stood to benefit. He and his family pay the toll for refusing to compromise his dignity.
After Robert Kearns invents the intermittent windshield wiper, he accuses an automobile company of stealing his design and takes them to court.
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Details
- Physical Description: 1 videodisc (120 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.videodiscvideorecording
- Edition: Widescreen ed.
- Publisher: Universal City, CA : Universal Studios Home Entertainment, [2009]
- General Note: English or dubbed Spanish dialogue; optional French or Spanish subtitles; optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing (SDH).For private home use only.Special features include: commentary by director Marc Abraham, deleted scenes with optional commentary by director Marc Abraham.Widescreen version.Originally released as a motion picture in 2008."Based on the true story"--Container.Disc label title.DVD.Special features: deleted scenes with optional commentary by director Marc Abraham; feature commentary with director Marc Abraham.Originally released as motion picture in 2008.Based on the article "The flash of genius" written by John Seabrook.
- Participant or Performer Note: Greg Kinnear, Lauren Graham, Alan Alda, Dermot Mulroney.Greg Kinnear, Lauren Graham, Alan Alda, Dermot Mulroney, Bill Smitrovich.
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Target Audience Note:
Canadian Home Video rating: PG; for brief strong language.