The Giver [videorecording] / directed by Phillip Noyce ; screenplay by Michael Mitnick and Robert B. Weide ; produced by Nikki Silver, Jeff Bridges, Neil Koenigsberg ; executive producer, Bob Weinstein, Harvey Weinstein, Ron Burkle ; executive producers, Dylan Sellers, Ralph Winter, Alison Owen, Scooter Braun ; The Weinstein Company and Walden Media present a Tonik/As Is Productions production ; in association with Yucaipa Films.
The story centers on Jonas, young man who lives in a supposedly ideal world of conformity and contentment. Yet as he begins to spend time with the elder, who is the sole keeper of all the community's memories, Jonas quickly begins to discover the dark and deadly truths of his community's secret past. At extreme odds, Jonas knows that he must escape their world to protect them all; a challenge that no one has ever succeeded at before.
Record details
- Physical Description: 1 videodisc (97 min.) : sound, color and black and white ; 4 3/4 in.
- Edition: Widescreen
- Publisher: [Troy, MI] : Anchor Bay Entertainment, [2014]
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Based on the book by Lois Lowry. Bonus: Highlights from the original script reading featuring Lloyd Bridges; Making The Giver: from page to screen; Jonas' harrowing journey (extended scene); "Ordinary human" featurette with OneRepublic's Ryan Tedder; Author Lois Lowry on The Giver; Study guide. Originally released as a motion picture in 2014. |
| Creation/Production Credits Note: | Director of photography, Ross Emery ; production designer, Ed Verreaux ; edited by Barry Alexander Brown ; costume designer, Diana Cilliers ; music by Marco Beltrami ; "Ordinary human" performed by OneRepublic, written by Ryan Tedder. |
| Participant or Performer Note: | Jeff Bridges, Meryl Streep, Brenton Thwaites, Alexander Skarsgård, Katie Holmes, Odeya Rush, Cameron Monaghan, Taylor Swift, Emma Tremblay. |
| Target Audience Note: | MPAA rating: PG-13; for a mature thematic image and some sci-fi action/violence. |
| System Details Note: | DVD, NTSC, region 1, anamorphic widescreen presentation (2.39:1); Dolby digital 5.1. |
| Language Note: | English dialogue; English or Spanish subtitles; subtitled for the deaf and hard of hearing. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Conformity > Drama. Secrecy > Drama. |
| Genre: | Feature films. Film adaptations. Science fiction films. Video recordings for the hearing impaired. |
Available copies
- 57 of 65 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 2 of 2 copies available at Johnston County Affiliated Libraries.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 65 total copies.
Other Formats and Editions
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Library of Johnston County and Smithfield | DVD Giver (Text) | 38950610863799 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Selma Public Library | DVD-S 1382 (Text) | 38950610853329 | Adult Video | Available | - |
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