Flash of genius / Intermittent Productions ; Spyglass Entertainment ; Strike Entertainment ; Universal Pictures ; produced by Gary Barber, Roger Birnbaum, Michael Lieber ; written by Philip Railsback ; directed by Marc Abraham.
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.
Record details
- Physical Description: 1 videodisc (120 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
- Publisher: Universal City, CA : Universal Studios Home Entertainment, [2009]
Content descriptions
General Note: | Title from container. Based on the article "The flash of genius" written by John Seabrook. Originally released as a motion picture in 2008. Special features: Deleted scenes with optional commentary by director Marc Abraham; feature commentary with director Marc Abraham. |
Creation/Production Credits Note: | Director of photography, Dante Spinotti ; editor, Jill Savitt ; music, Aaron Zigman. |
Participant or Performer Note: | Greg Kinnear, Lauren Graham, Alan Alda, Dermot Mulroney, Bill Smitrovich. |
Target Audience Note: | MPAA rating: PG-13; for brief strong language. |
System Details Note: | DVD, widescreen (2.40:1); Dolby Digital 5.1 surround. |
Language Note: | English or dubbed Spanish dialogue, French or Spanish subtitles; English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing. |
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Subject: | Kearns, Robert W. > Drama. Inventors > Michigan > Detroit > Drama. Windshield wipers > United States > Drama. Automobile industry and trade > United States > Drama. Procedure (Law) > Drama. |
Genre: | Legal films. Video recordings for the hearing impaired. Feature films. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Blair County Library System.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
Show Only Available Copies
Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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Altoona Area Public Library | DVD FLA (Text) | 33240005359701 | Adult 7 Day DVD | Available | - |