DVD
Battle in Seattle [videorecording] / Redwood Palms Releasing presents ; an Insight Film Studios, Remstar and Redwood Palms production ; in association with Proud Mary Entertainment ... [et al.] ; a film by Stuart Townsend ; written and directed by Stuart Townsend ; produced by Kirk Shaw, Maxime Rémillard ; producers, Mary Aloe, Stuart Townsend ; Victoria Filmproduktions, GmbH.
November, 1999. A peaceful demonstration to stop the World Trade Oraganization talks quickly escalates into a full-scale riot, and soon a State of Emergency is declared by the Mayor of Seattle. The streets are mayhem, and the WTO is paralyzed. Caught in the crossfire of civil liberties and keeping the peace are Seattle residents, including its beleaguered mayor, a SWAT riot officer on the streets and his pregnant wife. The choices they all make will change their lives forever.
Record details
- Physical Description: 1 videodisc (98 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
- Publisher: Universal City, CA : Screen Media Films : [2009]
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Originally released as a motion picture in 2008. Special features: Behind-the-scenes: the making of Battle in Seattle; audio commentary with Stuart Townsend & Fernando Villena; "The battle continues: interviews with labor leaders and members of Congress"; theatrical trailer. |
| Restrictions on Access Note: | LICENSED FOR HOME USE ONLY |
| Creation/Production Credits Note: | Director of photography, Barry Ackroyd ; editor, Fernando Villena ; music, Neil Davidge. |
| Participant or Performer Note: | André Benjamin, Jennifer Carpenter, Woody Harrelson, Martin Henderson, Ray Liotta, Michelle Rodriguez, Channing Tatum, Charlize Theron, Connie Nielsen, Rade Serbedzija. |
| Target Audience Note: | PARENTAL ACCOMPANIMENT - 14A - VIOLENCE - COARSE LANGUAGE Manitoba Film Classification Board MPAA rating: R; for language and some violence. |
| System Details Note: | DVD, NTSC; region 1; anamorphic widescreen (1.78:1); Dolby Digital 5.1 surround, single-sided, DVD-9. |
| Language Note: | English dialogue with optional Spanish subtitles, English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing. |
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| Genre: | Action and adventure films. Thrillers (Motion pictures) Fiction films. Feature films. Video recordings for the hearing impaired. Feature films > United States. |
Available copies
- 6 of 6 copies available at BC Interlibrary Connect. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Prince Rupert Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 6 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Holdable? | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Rupert Library | DVD Batt 5514 (Text) | 33294005006390 | DVDs | Volume hold | Available | - |
More information
http://www.mrqe.com/movies/m100010596?s=1 - Connect to reviews of this title online.
- Video Librarian Reviews : Video Librarian Reviews
Irish actor Stuart Townsend makes his directorial debut with Battle in Seattle, a multi-character recreation of five tumultuous days in 1999 when all eyes were on the Emerald City during the World Trade Organization's ill-fated U.S. conference. Although the narrative structure recalls Crash and Babel, Townsend intensifies the docudrama's sense of verisimilitude through well-integrated archival footage. Battle in Seattle opens with the arrival of a group of anti-globalization activists, led by Jay (Martin Henderson), whose compatriots include Lou (Michelle Rodriguez) and Django (Outkast's André "3000" Benjamin). As fictional Mayor Jim Tobin (Ray Liotta) tries to maintain order, TV news reporter Jean (Connie Nielsen) strives for objectivity, police officer Dale (Woody Harrelson) attempts to carry out the mayor's orders, and Dale's pregnant wife Ella (Charlize Theron, Townsend's real-life girlfriend) just hopes to make it home in one piece after getting stuck downtown at the height of the skirmish. Inspired by Paul Greengrass' Bloody Sunday and Haskell Wexler's Medium Cool, Townsend's Battle in Seattle (which was mostly shot in Vancouver, B.C.) presents a more balanced view than most accounts, even if the filmmaker ultimatelyâand understandablyâsides with the serious peaceful protesters and passionate Third World representatives. Recommended. (K. Fennessy) Copyright Video Librarian Reviews 2009.
