Dreamgirls
(DVD)

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Hollywood, Calif. : Paramount Home Entertainment, 2007, c2006.
Edition
2-disc showstopper ed. ; widescreen.
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (130 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
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Published
Hollywood, Calif. : Paramount Home Entertainment, 2007, c2006.
Format
DVD
Edition
2-disc showstopper ed. ; widescreen.
Language
English
UPC
097361235547

Notes

General Note
Originally released as a motion picture in 2006.
General Note
Based on the book by Tom Eyen.
General Note
Special features: disc 1. 12 never-before-seen extended musical numbers, Beyonc�ae music video "Listen"; disc 2. behind-the-scenes full-length documentary "Building the dream", original auditions and screen tests, previsualization sequences, image gallery, additional featurettes.
Creation/Production Credits
Director of photography, Tobias Schliessler ; editor, Virginia Katz ; original music, Henry Krieger ; costume designer, Sharen Davis ; production designer, John Myhre.
Participants/Performers
Jamie Foxx, Beyonc�ae Knowles, Eddie Murphy, Danny Glover, Jennifer Hudson, Anika Noni Rose, Keith Robinson.
Description
Three young women Deena Jones, Effie White, and Lorrell Robinson desire to become pop stars. They get their wish when they are picked to be backup singers for the legendary James "Thunder" Early. When they are set free for leads, Curtis Taylor and Effie's brother C.C. decide that Deena should be the lead singer, which upsets Effie. The girls discover exactly what it takes to be in the music business and what they must give up to realize their dream.
Target Audience
MPAA rating: PG-13; for languages, some sexuality and drug content.
System Details
DVD, region 1, widescreen presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround, Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo., surround.
Language
Dialogue in English (Dolby 5.1, Dolby 2.0) with optional soundtrack in French (Dolby 5.1), and with optional English or Spanish subtitles; closed-captioned.
Awards
Golden Globes, USA, 2007: Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy ; Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture (Eddie Murphy) ; Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture (Jennifer Hudson).

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Condon, B., Foxx, J., Beyonc�e., Murphy, E., Glover, D., Hudson, J., Rose, A. N., Robinson, K., Mark, L., Eyen, T., & Krieger, H. (20072006). Dreamgirls (2-disc showstopper ed. ; widescreen.). Paramount Home Entertainment.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Bill Condon et al.. 20072006. Dreamgirls. Paramount Home Entertainment.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Bill Condon et al.. Dreamgirls Paramount Home Entertainment, 20072006.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Condon, Bill, et al. Dreamgirls 2-disc showstopper ed. ; widescreen., Paramount Home Entertainment, 20072006.

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