DVD
Mr. Pig [videorecording] / directed by Diego Luna.
Eubanks, an old-school pig farmer from Georgia on the brink of losing his family farm, sets off on a road trip with Howard, his beloved and very large pig. As they make their way across the border to Mexico to find 'Howie' a new home, Eubanks's drinking and deteriorating health begin to take a toll, derailing their plans. His estranged daughter Eunice is forced to join them on their adventure.
Record details
- Physical Description: 1 videodisc (92 minutes) : sound, colour ; 4 3/4 inches
- Publisher: New York, NY : First Run Features, [2017]
- Copyright: ©2017
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Originally released as a motion picture in 2016. Title from container. |
| Participant or Performer Note: | Danny Glover, Maya Rudolph, Jose Maria Yazpik, Joel Murray, Angelica Aragon, Gabriela Araujo. |
| Target Audience Note: | PG. |
| System Details Note: | DVD, widescreen. |
| Terms Governing Use and Reproduction Note: | For private home use only. |
| Language Note: | English or Spanish dialogue; English subtitles. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Farmers > Georgia > Fiction. Swine > Georgia > Fiction. |
| Genre: | Feature films. Fiction films. Road films. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeshore Branch | DVD Miste | 31681010041580 | DVD | Available | - |
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"This Sundance World Premiere follows an old-school pig farmer from California named Ambrose Eubanks (Danny Glover), who, on the brink of losing his family farm, sets off on a road trip with Howard, his beloved and very large pig. As they make their way across the border to Mexico to find 'Howie' a new home, Ambrose's drinking and deteriorating health begin to take a toll, derailing their plans. His estranged daughter, Eunice (Maya Rudolph), is forced to join them on their adventure. Driven by strong convictions and stubbornness in his old ways, Ambrose attempts to make peace through his devotion to Howie and desire to mend his broken relationships." - Baker & Taylor
When a pig farmer sets out on a road trip to Mexico with his prize pig, his failing health causes his estranged daughter to join him on the journey.
