DVD
The Mauritanian / STXfilms, 30West, Topic Studios present ; in association with BBC Film and Great Point Media ; a Shadowplay Features, SunnyMarch, Wonder Street production ; screenplay by M.B. Traven and Rory Haines & Sohrab Noshirvani ; screen story by M.B. Traven ; produced by Adam Ackland, Leah Clarke, Benedict Cumberbatch, Lloyd Levin, Beatriz Levin, Mark Holder, Christine Holder, Branwen Prestwood Smith, Michael Bronner ; directed by Kevin Macdonald.
The true story of Slahi's fight for freedom after being detained and imprisoned without charge by the U.S. Government for years. Alone and afraid, Slahi finds allies in defense attorney Nancy Hollander and her associate Teri Duncan who battle the U.S. government in a fight for justice that tests their commitment to the law and their client at every turn. Their controversial advocacy, along with evidence uncovered by a formidable military prosecutor, Lt. Colonel Stuart Couch, uncovers shocking truths and ultimately proves that the human spirit cannot be locked up.
Record details
- Physical Description: 1 videodisc (approximately 130 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
- Publisher: Universal City, CA : Universal Pictures Home Entertainment, [2021]
- Copyright: ©2021
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Based upon the book "Guantánamo diary" by Mohamedou Ould Slahi and edited by Larry Siems. Originally released as a motion picture in 2021. Widescreen (2.39:1) Special features: Alternate opening; Deleted scenes; Behind the scenes of The Mauritanian; A look at director Kevin Macdonald. |
| Creation/Production Credits Note: | Director of photography, Alwin H. Küchler ; editor, Justine Wright ; music, Tom Hodge. |
| Participant or Performer Note: | Jodie Foster, Tahar Rahim, Zachary Levi, Saamer Usamani, Shailene Woodley, Benedict Cumberbatch. |
| Target Audience Note: | MPAA rating: R (violence including a sexual assault, and language) |
| System Details Note: | DVD, NTSC, region 1; widescreen (2.39:1); Dolby digital 5.1 surround. |
| Language Note: | English dialogue; Spanish subtitles; subtitled for the deaf and hard of hearing (SDH); described video. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Slahi, Mohamedou Ould > Drama. Guantánamo Bay Detention Camp > Drama. Political prisoners > Drama. False arrest > United States > Drama. Mauritanians > Drama. DVDs. Classic films. |
| Genre: | Thrillers (Motion pictures) Legal films. Feature films. Fiction films. Film adaptations. Video recordings for the hearing impaired. Video recordings for people with visual disabilities. |
Available copies
- 4 of 4 copies available at Lehigh Valley Library System.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 4 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allentown Public Library | DVD MAUR (Text) | 34455006784421 | Adult DVD Fiction | Available | - |
| Bethlehem Main Library | DVD (Text) | 33062009445454 | Adult DVD Fiction | Available | - |
| Easton Main Library | DVD MAURITANIAN (Text) | 31901004511145 | Adult DVD Fiction | Available | - |
| Easton Palmer Branch | DVD MAURITANIAN (Text) | 31901004510667 | Adult DVD Fiction | Available | - |
Summary:
The true story of Slahi's fight for freedom after being detained and imprisoned without charge by the U.S. Government for years. Alone and afraid, Slahi finds allies in defense attorney Nancy Hollander and her associate Teri Duncan who battle the U.S. government in a fight for justice that tests their commitment to the law and their client at every turn. Their controversial advocacy, along with evidence uncovered by a formidable military prosecutor, Lt. Colonel Stuart Couch, uncovers shocking truths and ultimately proves that the human spirit cannot be locked up.
