The Straight story / Walt Disney Pictures ; a Picture Factory production in association with Le Studio Canal+ and Film Four ; produced by Mary Sweeney, Neal Edelstein ; written by John Roach & Mary Sweeney ; directed by David Lynch.
Based on a true story about 73-year-old Alvin Straight who embarks on a dangerous and emotional journey to make amends with his 75-year-old brother Lyle before his brother dies. Alvin can no longer drive a car because of his eyesight and has to walk with 2 canes, but he climbs aboard his 1966 John Deere lawnmower and drives the 260-mile course from Laurens, Iowa to Mt. Zion, Wis. -- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 0788823337
- Physical Description: 1 videodisc (112 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
- Edition: Widescreen.
- Publisher: Burbank, California : Walt Disney Home Video, [1999?]
- Distributor: Distributed by Buena Vista Home Entertainment
Content descriptions
| General Note: | DVD lacks chapter stops. Originally released as motion picture. "A true story that proves a little determination goes a very, very long way." -- from front cover. |
| Creation/Production Credits Note: | Director of photography, Freddie Francis ; editor, Mary Sweeney ; music, Angelo Badalamenti. |
| Participant or Performer Note: | Richard Farnsworth, Sissy Spacek, Harry Dean Stanton. |
| Target Audience Note: | MPAA rating: G. |
| System Details Note: | DVD; Dolby digital 5.1; 2.35:1 aspect ratio; letterbox format. |
| Language Note: | Closed-captioned. |
| Awards Note: | Academy Awards, USA, 2000: nominated, Best Actor in a Leading Role (Richard Farnsworth. ). Cannes Film Festival, 1999: nominated, Palme d'Or. Chlotrudis Awards, 2000: 3 nominations, Best Actor (Farnsworth); Best Cinematography; Best Supporting Actress (Sissy Spacek). Golden Globes, USA, 2000: 2 nominations, Best Original Score - Motion Picture (Angelo Badalamenti); Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama (Farnsworth). New York Film Critics Circle: best actor (Farnsworth), best cinematography; 1999 Screen International Award: best picture (Non-European) |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Straight, Alvin > Drama. Feature films. Families > Middle West > Drama. Reconciliation > Drama. Films for hard of hearing people. |
Available copies
- 5 of 5 copies available at Sage Library System.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 5 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Circulation Modifier | Status | Due Date | Courses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Richland Branch | DRAMA STR DVD (Text) | 37814002558972 | VIDEO | Available | - | ||
| Columbia Gorge Community College Library | DRAMA STRA 1999 (Text) | 33892002367911 | DVD | Available | - | ||
| Hood River County Library | DVD FIC STR (Text) | 33892005055422 | Adult DVDs | Available | - | ||
| Lake County Main Library - Lakeview | DVD STRAIGHT (Text) | 37620000865149 | DVD | Available | - | ||
| The Dalles Wasco County Library | DVD STR (Text) | 33892006688999 | DVDs | Available | - |
Summary:
Based on a true story about 73-year-old Alvin Straight who embarks on a dangerous and emotional journey to make amends with his 75-year-old brother Lyle before his brother dies. Alvin can no longer drive a car because of his eyesight and has to walk with 2 canes, but he climbs aboard his 1966 John Deere lawnmower and drives the 260-mile course from Laurens, Iowa to Mt. Zion, Wis. -- Provided by publisher.
