District 9 [videorecording] / Peter Jackson presents in association with TriStar Pictures and Block/Hanson, a Wingnut Films production, a film by Neill Blomkamp ; produced by Peter Jackson, Carolynne Cunningham ; written by Neill Blomkamp and Terri Tatchell ; directed by Neill Blomkamp.
Twenty years ago, aliens from another planet made contact with Earth. Now, the refugee camp they are forced to live in has deteriorated into a slum-like ghetto. When field operative Wikus van der Merwe is put in charge of evicting the aliens, he contracts a strange virus that changes his DNA to match that of the refugees. As his body begins to mutate, he becomes a hunted man, and the aliens' only hope for freedom.
Record details
- ISBN: 143595114X
- ISBN: 9781435951143
- Physical Description: 1 videodisc (112 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 digital copy (4 3/4 in.)
- Publisher: Culver City, California : Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, 2009.
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- Special features: Deleted scenes, director's commentary, Alien agenda: filmmaker's log--three part documentary, Metamorphosis: transormation of Wikus, Innovation: acting and improvisation, Conception and design: creating the world of District 9, Alien generation: special effects, Joburg from above: interactive map of satellite and schematics of the world of District 9, God of war III PS3 game demo, digital copy of film.
- Creation/Production Credits Note:
- Director of photography, Trent Opaloch ; editor, Julian Clarke ; music, Clinton Shorter.
- Participant or Performer Note:
- Sharlto Copley, Jason Cope, Nathalie Boltt, Sylvaine Strike, John Sumner, William Allen Young, Nick Blake.
- Target Audience Note:
- MPAA rating: R
- System Details Note:
- Blu-ray disc, widescreen (1.85:1), DTS-HD MA, 1080p High Definition, regions ABC.; This Blu-ray disc will not play in standard DVD players.
- Language Note:
- English; English or dubbed French dialogue, English, French or Hindi subtitles; English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing.
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- Subject:
- DNA damage > South Africa > Drama.
Human-alien encounters > South Africa > Drama.
Refugees > Government policy > South Africa > Drama.
Relocation (Housing) > South Africa > Drama.
Virus-vector relationships > Drama.
South Africa > Drama. - Genre:
- Action and adventure films.
Feature films.
Science fiction films.
Thrillers (Motion pictures)
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Available copies
- 2 of 2 copies available at NC Cardinal.
- 1 of 1 copy available at Madison County Public Library. (Show)
Holds
- 0 current holds with 2 total copies.
Other Formats and Editions
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mars Hill Library | R DVD/BLU DIS (Text) | 30229101355245 | Adult Video Fiction | Available | - |
| King Public Library | DVD (Text) | 30094100426144 | Adult Video Fiction | Available | - |
