Children of invention
(DVD)
Published
[United States] : The Kids Are Alright Productions, [2010].
ISBN
0615338364, 9780615338361
Status
Description
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Copies
| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Bloomingdale Public Library - Adult AV | DRAMA CHI | On Shelf |
| Cicero Public Library - Stacks | DVD CHI | On Shelf |
| Franklin Park Library District - AV | DVD DRAMA CHIL | On Shelf |
| Hinsdale Public Library - Stacks | DVD CHILDREN | On Shelf |
| Tinley Park Public Library - 1st Floor | MOVIES CHILDREN | On Shelf |
More Details
Published
[United States] : The Kids Are Alright Productions, [2010].
Format
DVD
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (86 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
ISBN
0615338364, 9780615338361
UPC
0634479997655, 634479997655
Notes
General Note
DVD release of the 2009 motion picture.
General Note
Deluxe collector's edition: "This version of the DVD is for educational use in the classroom or for public and institutional library collections. Restricted to classroom viewings specifically connected to a teaching/learning activity in which all viewers (teacher and students) are involved, or to library loans to individuals for home viewing. Does not include public performance rights." -- Film website.
General Note
Bonus features: 'Windowbreaker" short film by Tze Chun; cast & crew commentaries; cast interviews; deleted scenes, audition tapes; theatrical trailer.
Creation/Production Credits
Producers Dan Cogan, Trevor Sagan ; Produced by Mynette Louie ; Director of photography, Chris Teague ; edited by Anna Boden ; original music by T. Griffin.
Participants/Performers
Cindy Cheung, Michael Chen, Crystal Chiu.
Description
After being evicted, hardworking single mom Elaine Cheng tries to maintain a normal life for her children, Raymond and Tina. They squat in a Boston apartment as Elaine juggles a number of jobs, including working for a questionable pyramid scheme. When Elaine doesn't return home one night, nobody knows the kids are home alone, and they are left to fend for themselves. Raymond, a budding inventor, realizes he needs to come up with a plan to take care of his little sister.
Target Audience
MPAA rating: Not rated. ["Both CHILDREN OF INVENTION and WINDOWBREAKER are not rated by the MPAA ... neither film contains foul language, violence, nudity, or sexual situations, and are therefore suitable for viewing by young children ... We believe that the films would have a PG rating." -- Publisher's website ]
System Details
DVD ; widescreen (16:9) presentation ; Dolby digital 5.1 surround ; 2.0 stereo, NTSC.
Awards
Official selection, 2009 Sundance Film Festival. Grand jury prize, Boston Independent, Los Angeles Asian Pacific American, Newport international, and San Diego Asian Film Festivals; Emerging Filmmaker Award, Hawaii International Film Festival; Winner, Special Jury Prize, San Francisco International Asian American, Nashville, Sarasota, and Indie Memphis Film Festivals; Visionary Award, Austin Asian American Film Festival.
Local note
DVD
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Chun, T., Cheung, C., Chen, M., Chiu, C., & Griffin, T. (2010). Children of invention (Deluxe collector's edition ; widescreen.). The Kids Are Alright Productions.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Tze. Chun et al.. 2010. Children of Invention. [United States]: The Kids Are Alright Productions.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Tze. Chun et al.. Children of Invention [United States]: The Kids Are Alright Productions, 2010.
Harvard Citation (style guide)Chun, T., Cheung, C., Chen, M., Chiu, C. and Griffin, T. (2010). Children of invention. Deluxe collector's edn ; widescreen. [United States]: The Kids Are Alright Productions.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Chun, Tze., et al. Children of Invention Deluxe collector's edition ; widescreen., The Kids Are Alright Productions, 2010.
Note! Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy. Citation formats are based on standards as of August 2021.
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