| Description |
2 DVDs (approximately 79 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
digital |
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optical |
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Dolby |
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video file |
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DVD video |
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region 1 |
| Series |
The Hoverground collection
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Hoverground collection.
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| System Details |
DVD, region 1, widescreen (1.85:1) presentation; Dolby Digital. |
| Performer |
Interviews with: James Hatfield, Sander Hicks, Mark Crispin Miller, Peter Slover, George W. Bush, Lesley Stahl. |
| Credits |
Directors of photography, Mike Galinsky, Suki Hawley, Bob Ray ; editor, Suki Hawley. |
| Note |
Booklet insert with directors statement, frequently asked questions about the film, and diary excerpts from Sander Hicks. |
| Audience |
Not rated. |
| Summary |
This documentary captures the unlikely connection of three men - an ex-con biographer (J.H. Hatfield), a janitor turned publisher (Sander Hicks), and U.S. President George W. Bush - whose paths to power and popularity become tangled in the controversial book "Fortunate Son". Set against the backdrop of the fierce 2000 presidential campaign, follows Hatfield and Hicks as they battle lawyers, media and mounting debt to get the book back on the shelves. |
| Note |
Special features: Disc 1: director's commentary by Michael Galinsky and Suki Hawley; deleted scenes; Disc 2: 2 feature interviews with author James Hatfield; extended interviews; protest coverage; short film - Ralph Nader rally at Madison Square Garden featuring Michael Moore, Susan Sarandon, Tim Robbins and Eddie Vedder ; protests at George Bush's inauguration; performance footage of Sander Hicks and White collar crime: "God is Kick Ass" and "Hi Mom"; Rogers' Reel to real profile on 'Horns and halos' at the 2002 Toronto International Film Festival; Sander Hicks interview; KCET profile on 'Horns and halos'; WNYU feature radio interview with directors (60 min.). |
| Language |
English dialogue with optional Spanish subtitles. |
| Subject |
Hatfield, James. Fortunate son.
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Authors and publishers.
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Authors and publishers. |
| Genre/Form |
Video recordings.
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Video recordings.
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| Subject |
Bush, George W. (George Walker), 1946-
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Bush, George W. (George Walker), 1946- |
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Hicks, Sander.
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Hicks, Sander. |
| Added Author |
Galinsky, Michael.
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Hawley, Suki.
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Hatfield, James.
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Hicks, Sander.
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Miller, Mark Crispin.
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Slover, Peter.
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Bush, George W. (George Walker), 1946-
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Ray, Bob.
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Go-Kart Films (Firm)
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Koch Lorber Films.
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| Standard No. |
600773600492 |
| Music No. |
GOK-DV-4 Go-Kart Films |
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