My left foot

Bernstein, Elmer. (Added Author). Brown, Christy 1932-1981 motion picture adaptation of (work): My left foot. (Added Author). Connaughton, Shane, (screenwriter.). Cusack, Cyril, 1910-1993 (actor.). Day-Lewis, Daniel, (actor.). Dunbar, Adrian, 1958- (actor.). Fricker, Brenda, (actor.). McAnally, Ray, (actor.). McCabe, Ruth, (actor.). O'Conor, Hugh, 1975- (actor.). Pearson, Noel, (film producer.). Shaw, Fiona, 1958- (actor.). Sheridan, Jim, 1949- (film director,, screenwriter.). Whelan, Alison, (actor.). Granada Films, (production company.). Lions Gate Films, (production company.). Miramax Films, (presenter.). Miramax Home Entertainment (Firm), (publisher.). Daniel Day Lewis, Ray McAnally, Brenda Fricker, Fiona Shaw, Hugh O'Conor, Adrian Dunbar, Ruth McCabe, Alison Whelan, Cyril Cusack. (Cast).

Summary: Born with cerebral palsy, the 10th of 22 children of a Dublin bricklayer and his wife, Christy Brown was doomed to life as a vegetable by physicians in 1932. His strong-willed mother's love and faith encouraged him to overcome this label. At age seven, he made a mark with chalk grasped between the toes of his left foot, the only limb on his body he could control. With this proof of intelligence, his schooling begins, and aided by his loving family, Christy learns to grapple with life's physical tasks and psychological pains. His courage and determination inspire a teacher, who lends support as he develops into a brilliant if cantankerous writer, poet, and painter. The astounding story of an artist who defeated a physical disability, degrading stereotypes, and poverty to fulfill his dreams.

Record details

ISBN: 031398137795
Physical Description: videorecording
videodisc
1 videodisc (103 minutes) : sound, colour ; 4 3/4 inches.
Publisher: [Burbank, California] : Miramax Home Entertainment/Lionsgate, [2014]
Copyright: ©1989

Content descriptions

General Note:	Based upon the novel "My left foot" by Christy Brown. Originally produced as a motion picture in 1989. Special features: The real Christy Brown; An inspirational journey: the making of 'My left foot'; Still gallery; "My Left Foot" reviews.
Creation/Production Credits Note:	Director of photography, Jack Conroy ; editor, J. Patrick Duffner ; music composed and conducted by Elmer Bernstein ; production designer, Austen Spriggs ; special advisor to the production, Gene Lambert.
Participant or Performer Note:	Daniel Day Lewis, Ray McAnally, Brenda Fricker, Fiona Shaw, Hugh O'Conor, Adrian Dunbar, Ruth McCabe, Alison Whelan, Cyril Cusack.
Target Audience Note:	Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A. MPAA rating: R.
System Details Note:	DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction Note:	For private home use only.
Language Note:	In English or dubbed French ; French or Spanish subtitles ; subtitled for the deaf and hard of hearing.
Awards Note:	Academy Award best actor (Daniel Day-Lewis), 1989, and best supporting actress (Brenda Fricker), 1989