City of Ember [videorecording] / 20th Century Fox ; Walden Media presents a Playtone production ; directed by Gil Kenan ; screenplay by Caroline Thompson ; produced by Tom Hanks, Gary Goetzman, Steven Shareshian ; executive producers, John D. Schofield, Diana Choi Sachs ; director of photography, Xavier Pérez Grobet.
For centuries, the residents of the underground City of Ember have flourished in an amazing world of glittering lights and quiet contentment. But when the City's massive power generator begins to fail, the streetlamps fade - along with the hopes of the townspeople. Now it will be up to two courageous teenagers to follow a trail of clues left by the ancient builders to find the way out of Ember before their world is plunged into complete darkness.
Record details
- Physical Description: 1 videodisc (95 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
- Publisher: Beverly Hills, Calif. : 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment, [2008]
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- Based on the book "The City of Ember" by Jeanne DuPrau.Widescreen and full screen presentations.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- Side A. City of Ember (full screen feature) -- Side B. City of Ember (widescreen feature).
- Creation/Production Credits Note:
- Production designer, Martin Laing ; edited by Zach Staenberg, Adam P. Scott ; costume designer, Ruth Myers ; music by Andrew Lockington ; visual effects supervisor, Eric Durst.
- Participant or Performer Note:
- Saoirse Ronan, Harry Treadaway, Bill Murray, Martin Landau, Mary Kay Place, Toby Jones, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Mackenzie Crook, Tim Robbins.
- Target Audience Note:
- MPAA rating: PG; for mild peril and some thematic elements.
- System Details Note:
- DVD; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround, Dolby Digital surround.
- Language Note:
- English (Dolby 5.1), dubbed French (Dolby surround) or dubbed Spanish (Dolby surround) dialogue with optional English or Spanish subtitles; closed-captioned.
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- Subject:
- Technology and civilization > Juvenile drama.
Civilization, Subterranean > Juvenile drama.
Electric generators > Juvenile drama.
Teenagers > Conduct of life > Juvenile drama.
Architects and builders > Juvenile drama.
Occupations > Juvenile drama. - Genre:
- Children's films.
Feature films.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Film adaptations.
Fantasy films.
Adventure films.
Available copies
- 16 of 19 copies available at NC Cardinal.
- 1 of 1 copy available at Madison County Public Library. (Show)
Holds
- 0 current holds with 19 total copies.
Other Formats and Editions
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mars Hill Library | J-PG 1-DVD CIT (Text) | 30229100712651 | Juvenile Video | Available | - |
| Alleghany Public Library | DVD (Text) | 30664100326187 | Juvenile Video | Available | - |
| Angier Public Library | J DVD F Cit (Text) | 33632002746163 | Juvenile Video | Available | - |
| Badin Branch Library | J DVD Cit (Text) | 31012000085405 | Juvenile Video | Available | - |
| Denton Public Library | DVD F PG #1587 (Text) | 25908004341413 | Adult Video Fiction | Available | - |
| East Bend Public Library | DVD (Text) | 30667100125327 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| King Public Library | DVD (Text) | 30094100218806 | Juvenile Video | Available | - |
| Lee County Main Library | DVD CITY #5151 (Text) | 33262003261462 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Leicester Library | CF 41513 DVD LSTR (Text) | 0020510814583 | Juvenile Video | Checked out | 08/07/2026 |
| Miriam Lamb Memorial Library | D 4704 (Text) | 810191001069039 | Adult Video Fiction | Available | - |
Accessibility Features
Summary:
For centuries, the residents of the underground City of Ember have flourished in an amazing world of glittering lights and quiet contentment. But when the City's massive power generator begins to fail, the streetlamps fade - along with the hopes of the townspeople. Now it will be up to two courageous teenagers to follow a trail of clues left by the ancient builders to find the way out of Ember before their world is plunged into complete darkness.
