Seven pounds [videorecording] / Columbia Pictures presents in association with Relativity Media an Overbrook Entertainment production, an Escape Artists production ; produced by Todd Black [and others] ; written by Grant Nieporte ; directed by Gabriele Muccino.
Tim Thomas was a gifted aerospace engineer with a beautiful wife. Then, while using his cell phone while driving, his car wandered across lanes and he became responsible for the deaths of 7 others, including his wife. Unable to forgive himself, Tim sets out to give 'pounds of flesh' that will give new life to seven deserving individuals to make up for the seven lives he destroyed. Tim intends to kill himself to atone for his sins. He decides to bestow gifts to seven worthy people, which includes body organs and material possessions. He personally investigates these people to verify that they are indeed the right people he should help. He plans to have his best friend see that his wishes are carried out after he is dead. Tim's plan threatens to unravel when he begins to fall in love with one of the people he is trying to help.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781435904682
- ISBN: 1435904680
- Physical Description: 1 videodisc (approximately 123 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
- Edition: Widescreen.
- Publisher: Culver City, Calif. : Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, [2009]
- Copyright: ©2008
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- Originally released as a motion picture in 2008.Special features: Commentary with director Gabriele Muccino; Seven views on Seven Pounds; Creating the perfect ensemble; The box jellyfish: world's deadliest co-star; Emily's passion: the art of the printing press; Deleted scenes.
- Creation/Production Credits Note:
- Director of photography, Philippe Le Sourd ; editor, Hughes Winborne ; music, Angelo Milli ; costume designer, Sharen Davis ; production designer, J. Michael Riva.
- Participant or Performer Note:
- Will Smith, Rosario Dawson, Woody Harrelson, Michael Ealy, Barry Pepper.
- Target Audience Note:
- MPAA rating: PG-13; for thematic material, some disturbing content and a scene of sensuality.
- System Details Note:
- DVD; widescreen; region 1; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround.
- Language Note:
- English or dubbed French dialogue, English, French or Spanish subtitles; closed-captioned.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Hot Springs Library | PG-13 DVD SEV (Text) | 30229100727881 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Madison Main Library | PG-13 1-DVD SEV (Text) | 30229100592079 | Adult Video Fiction | Available | - |
| Andrews Public Library | DVD SEV (Text) | 80605000804806 | Adult Video Fiction | Available | - |
| Ashe County Public Library | DVD SEV (Text) | 50503011157312 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Avery County Morrison Public Library | DVD Drama SEV (Text) | 31111003032586 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Bordeaux Library | DVD S (Text) | 31781064300385 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Canton Library | DVD S (Text) | 33115007648676 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Columbus Library | DVD DRAMA SEV (Text) | 31250200064990 | Adult Video Fiction | Available | - |
| Corolla Library | DVD F SEV (Text) | 39488600062204 | Adult Video | In transit | - |
| Cumberland Headquarters | DVD S (Text) | 31781066015031 | Adult Video | Available | - |
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Summary:
Tim Thomas was a gifted aerospace engineer with a beautiful wife. Then, while using his cell phone while driving, his car wandered across lanes and he became responsible for the deaths of 7 others, including his wife. Unable to forgive himself, Tim sets out to give 'pounds of flesh' that will give new life to seven deserving individuals to make up for the seven lives he destroyed. Tim intends to kill himself to atone for his sins. He decides to bestow gifts to seven worthy people, which includes body organs and material possessions. He personally investigates these people to verify that they are indeed the right people he should help. He plans to have his best friend see that his wishes are carried out after he is dead. Tim's plan threatens to unravel when he begins to fall in love with one of the people he is trying to help.
