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Soul on fire [videorecording] / Affirm Films presents ; a Brookwell McNamara Entertainment production ; a Sean McNamara film ; produced by J. Todd Harris, Margaret French Isaac, Davis Brookwell, Sean McNamara ; written by Gregory Poirier ; directed by Sean McNamara.

Harris, J. Todd, (film producer.). Isaac, Margaret French, (film producer.). Brookwell, David, 1961- (film producer.). Poirier, Gregory, (screenwriter.). O'Leary, John, 1977- Motion picture adaptation of (work): On fire. (Added Author). McNamara, Sean, 1963- (film director,, film producer.). Powers, Amy (Film producer), (film producer.). Farina, Toni, (film producer.). O'Donnell, Kevin (Producer), (film producer.). Courtney, Joel, 1996- (actor.). Corbett, John, 1961- (actor.). Macy, William H., 1950- (actor.). Szostak, Stephanie, (actor.). McLain, Masey, (actor.). Franklin, DeVon, (actor.). Amos, Dorothy, (costume designer.). Isham, Mark, (composer (expression)). Hobson, Gregory, (editor of moving image work.). Ferry, Dawn R., (production designer.). Hayes, Bob (Cinematographer), (director of photography.). Affirm Films, (presenter,, publisher.). Brookwell McNamara Entertainment (Firm), (production company.). Joel Courtney, John Corbett, Stephanie Szostak, Masey McLain, James McCracken, DeVon Franklin, William H. Macy. (Cast).

Summary:

"O'Leary's story begins with his miraculous recovery from a near-death accident when he was 9 years old. Give no chance of survival, John endures an unbelievable road to recovery with the support of his family, faith, community and the kindness of his all-time idol, Baseball Hall of Fame announcer Jack Buck. Grateful for his miracle and shaped by life's struggles, John's mission to better the world inspires millions to do the extraordinary."-- Container.

Record details

  • Physical Description: 1 videodisc (approximately 112 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
  • Edition: Anamorphic widescreen edition
  • Publisher: [Culver City, California] : Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, 2025.

Content descriptions

General Note:
Based on the book, On fire, by John O'Leary.
Container insert incorrectly lists aspect ratio as 1.85:1; inspection of media confirms correct aspect ratio is 2.39:1.
Special features: The heart of Soul on fire; Becoming John O'Leary; John and Jack Buck; Community impact and everyday heroes; Character spotlights; deleted scenes and more.
Wide screen (1.85:1).
Creation/Production Credits Note:
Costume designer, Dorothy Faria Amos ; music by Mark Isham ; edited by Gregory Hobson ; production designer, Dawn R. Ferry ; director of photography, Bob Hayes.
Participant or Performer Note:
Joel Courtney, John Corbett, Stephanie Szostak, Masey McLain, James McCracken, DeVon Franklin, William H. Macy.
Date/Time and Place of an Event Note:
Originally released as a motion picture in 2025.
Target Audience Note:
MPA Rating: PG; for thematic content including burn injuries, some peril and suggestive material.
Accessibility Note:
Described video in English.
English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing (SDH)
System Details Note:
DVD; region 1; anamorphic widescreen (2.39:1); Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital 2.0 (described video).
Language Note:
English or Spanish dialogue; English, French or Spanish subtitles; English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing (SDH); English described video.
Subject:
O'Leary, John, 1977- > Drama.
Burns and scalds > Drama.
Conduct of life > Drama.
Genre:
Feature films.
Fiction films.
Biographical films.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.

Available copies

  • 14 of 21 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
  • 0 of 1 copy available at Madison County Public Library.

Holds

  • 3 current holds with 21 total copies.
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Hot Springs Library PG DVD SOU (Text) 30229101431939 Adult Video In transit -

Accessibility Features

Summary: "O'Leary's story begins with his miraculous recovery from a near-death accident when he was 9 years old. Give no chance of survival, John endures an unbelievable road to recovery with the support of his family, faith, community and the kindness of his all-time idol, Baseball Hall of Fame announcer Jack Buck. Grateful for his miracle and shaped by life's struggles, John's mission to better the world inspires millions to do the extraordinary."--