Goodbye Solo [videorecording] / Roadside Attractions presents a Gigantic Pictures, Noruz Films ; written by Bahareh Azimi and Ramin Bahrani ; directed and edited by Ramin Bahrani.
On the lonely roads of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, two men forge an improbable friendship that will change both of their lives forever. Solo is a Senegalese cab driver working to provide a better life for his young family. William is a tough Southern good ol' boy with a lifetime of regrets. Solo's American dream is just beginning, while William's is quickly winding down. Despite their differences, both men soon realize they need each other more than either is willing to admit.
Record details
- Physical Description: 1 videodisc (approximately 91 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
- Publisher: Santa Monica, Calif. : Lionsgate, [2009]
- Copyright: ©2009
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- Originally released as a motion picture in 2008.Special features: Audio commentary with director Ramin Bahrani and cinematographer Michael Simmonds; theatrical trailer.
- Creation/Production Credits Note:
- Cinematography, Michael Simmonds ; music by M. Lo ; production designer, Chad Keith.
- Participant or Performer Note:
- Souléymane Sy Savané, Red West, Diana Franco Galindo, Lane 'Roc' Williams, Mamadou Lam, Carmen Leyva.
- Target Audience Note:
- Adult.MPAA rating: R.
- System Details Note:
- DVD, region 1; 16x9 widescreen; 1.78:1 DVD screen format; Dolby digital 5.1; Dolby digital 2.0.
- Terms Governing Use and Reproduction Note:
- For private home use only.
- Language Note:
- English dialogue, English or Spanish subtitles; closed-captioned.
Search for related items by subject
- Subject:
- Male friendship > North Carolina > Winston-Salem > Drama.
Older men > North Carolina > Winston-Salem > Drama.
Senegalese > North Carolina > Winston-Salem > Drama.
Taxicab drivers > North Carolina > Winston-Salem > Drama.
Hombres > Carolina del Norte > Winston-Salem > Teatro.
Taxis > Carolina del Norte > Winston-Salem > Teatro. - Genre:
- Comedy films.
Feature films.
Fiction films.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Comedy films.
Comedy films.
Feature films.
Feature films.
Fiction films.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Available copies
- 8 of 8 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Madison County Public Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 8 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Main Library | R 1-DVD GOO (Text) | 30229100649358 | Adult Video Fiction | Available | - |
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Summary:
On the lonely roads of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, two men forge an improbable friendship that will change both of their lives forever. Solo is a Senegalese cab driver working to provide a better life for his young family. William is a tough Southern good ol' boy with a lifetime of regrets. Solo's American dream is just beginning, while William's is quickly winding down. Despite their differences, both men soon realize they need each other more than either is willing to admit.
