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Dreamgirls

Summary: "Three young women, Deena Jones, Effie White and Lorrell Robinson desire to become pop stars. They get their wish when they are picked to be backup singers for the legendary James "Thunder" Early. When they are set free for leads, Curtis Taylor and Effie's brother C.C. decide that Deena should be the lead singer, which upsets Effie. The girls discover exactly what it takes to be in the music business and what they must give up to realize their dreams."--Provided by the distributor.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781415731536
  • ISBN: 1415731535
  • Physical Description: 1 videodisc (130 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 inches
    videodisc
    DVD videorecording
  • Edition: Widescreen edition.
  • Publisher: Universal City, California : DreamWorks Home Entertainment, 2007.

Content descriptions

General Note:
Originally released as a motion picture in 2006.
Based on the original Broadway production book and lyrics by Tom Eyen.
Title from container.
Special features: 12 never-before-seen extended musical numbers; Beyoncé music video "Listen."
Creation/Production Credits Note: Director of photography, Tobias Schliessler ; edited by, Virginia Katz ; music by, Henry Krieger ; costume designer, Sharen Davis ; production designer, John Myhre.
Participant or Performer Note: Jamie Foxx, Beyoncé Knowles, Eddie Murphy, Danny Glover, Jennifer Hudson, Anika Noni Rose, Keith Robinson.
Target Audience Note:
MPAA rating: PG-13; for language, some sexuality and drug content.
System Details Note:
DVD; region 1, NTSC; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround, Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo.
Language Note:
Closed-captioned. English (Dolby 5.1, Dolby 2.0) or French (Dolby 5.1) dialogue with optional English or Spanish subtitles.
Awards Note:
Academy Awards (USA), 2007: Oscar - Best Achievement in Sound Mixing (Michael Minkler, Bob Beemer, Willie D. Burton) ; Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role (Jennifer Hudson).
Golden Globes, USA, 2007: Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy ; Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture (Eddie Murphy) ; Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture (Jennifer Hudson).
Subject: Girl groups (Musical groups) -- United States -- Drama
Popular music -- United States -- Drama
African American singers -- Drama
Singers -- Drama
Music trade -- United States -- Drama
Feature films
Genre: Musical films.
Topic Heading: Closed-captioned DVDs.

Available copies

  • 12 of 12 copies available at BC Interlibrary Connect.
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Creston Public Library. (Show)

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 12 total copies.
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Summary: "Three young women, Deena Jones, Effie White and Lorrell Robinson desire to become pop stars. They get their wish when they are picked to be backup singers for the legendary James "Thunder" Early. When they are set free for leads, Curtis Taylor and Effie's brother C.C. decide that Deena should be the lead singer, which upsets Effie. The girls discover exactly what it takes to be in the music business and what they must give up to realize their dreams."--Provided by the distributor.

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