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The Butler [videorecording (DVD)] / written by Danny Strong ; directed by Lee Daniels.

Contributor(s): Publisher number: 59733DV | eOnePublication details: [USA] : Entertainment One , 2014.Edition: Widescreen editionDescription: 1 videodisc (132 min.) : sd., colOther title:
  • Lee Daniels' the butler [videorecording (DVD)]
Subject(s): Genre/Form: Production credits:
  • Weinstein Company presents a Laura Ziskin production in association with Windy Hill Pictures, Follow Through Productions, Salamander Pictures and Pam Williams Productions ; produced by Pamela Oas Williams, Laura Ziskin, Lee Daniels, Buddy Patrick, Cassian Elwes.
Forest Whitaker and Oprah Winfrey with Mariah Carey, John Cusack, Jane Fonda, Cuba Gooding Jr., Terence Howard, Lenny Kravitz, James Marsden, David Oyelowo, Alan Rickman, Liev Schreiber, Robin Williams, David Banner, Michael Rainey Jr., LaJessie Smith, Alex Pettyfer, Vanessa Redgrave, Aml Ameen, Clarence Williams III, John P. Fertitta, Jim Gleason, Isaac White and Joe Chrest.Summary: "Inspired by a true story, Academy Award winner Forest Whitaker stars as Cecil Gaines, the devoted husband, father and White House butler who served seven presidents during some of the most tumultuous and defining moments of the 20th century. Oprah Winfrey co-stars with a stellar supporting cast that includes John Cusack, Jane Fonda, Cuba Gooding, Jr., Terrence Howard, Lenny Kravitz, James Marsden, David Oyelowo, Alan Rickman, Liev Schreiber and Robin Williams in this powerful drama from the Oscar nominated director of Precious."--Container.
List(s) this item appears in: Anti-racism Reading/Viewing List 2020
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DVD DVD Hanover Public Library Shelves DVDA BUTLER (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 31906000945585

Based on the novel by Wil Haygood.

Originally released as a motion picture in 2013.

Special features: Lee Daniels' The Butler: An American Story; the original freedom riders ; deleted scenes ; music video "You and I ain't nothin' no more" performed by Gladys Knight and Lenny Kravitz ; gag reel.

Weinstein Company presents a Laura Ziskin production in association with Windy Hill Pictures, Follow Through Productions, Salamander Pictures and Pam Williams Productions ; produced by Pamela Oas Williams, Laura Ziskin, Lee Daniels, Buddy Patrick, Cassian Elwes.

Forest Whitaker and Oprah Winfrey with Mariah Carey, John Cusack, Jane Fonda, Cuba Gooding Jr., Terence Howard, Lenny Kravitz, James Marsden, David Oyelowo, Alan Rickman, Liev Schreiber, Robin Williams, David Banner, Michael Rainey Jr., LaJessie Smith, Alex Pettyfer, Vanessa Redgrave, Aml Ameen, Clarence Williams III, John P. Fertitta, Jim Gleason, Isaac White and Joe Chrest.

"Inspired by a true story, Academy Award winner Forest Whitaker stars as Cecil Gaines, the devoted husband, father and White House butler who served seven presidents during some of the most tumultuous and defining moments of the 20th century. Oprah Winfrey co-stars with a stellar supporting cast that includes John Cusack, Jane Fonda, Cuba Gooding, Jr., Terrence Howard, Lenny Kravitz, James Marsden, David Oyelowo, Alan Rickman, Liev Schreiber and Robin Williams in this powerful drama from the Oscar nominated director of Precious."--Container.

Canadian Home Video rating: 14A.

Home use only.

Includes English, French or Spanish language tracks with optional English (SDH), French (SDH) or Spanish subtitles.

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