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Judi Dench stars in the story of Philomena Lee, mother to a boy conceived out of wedlock and given up for adoption. Nearly 50 years later, Philomena meets Martin Sixsmith, a former BBC reporter looking for his next big story. Together, they embark on a journey to locate her long lost son. As the pie...

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Corporate Authors: Weinstein Company, Yucaipa Films, Pathé Distribution Limited, BBC Films, British Film Institute, Studio Canal+, Cine Plus (Germany), Baby Cow Productions, Magnolia Mae Films (Firm), Anchor Bay Entertainment, Inc
Other Authors: Frears, Stephen (Director), Coogan, Steve (Screenwriter, Actor), Pope, Jeff (Screenwriter), Winningham, Mare (Actor), Fairley, Michelle (Actor), Clark, Sophie Kennedy (Actor), Lahbib, Simone, 1965- (Actor), Sixsmith, Martin
Format: Video DVD
Language:English
French
Language Notes:In English or dubbed French; Spanish subtitles; English subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (SDH).
Subjects:
Lee, Philomena > Drama.
Sixsmith, Martin > Drama.
Hess, Michael A., > 1952-1995 > Drama.
Teenage mothers > Ireland > Drama.
Unmarried mothers > Ireland > Drama.
Adoption > Ireland > Drama.
Illegitimate children > Ireland > Drama.
Journalists > Great Britain > Drama.
Lawyers > United States > Drama.
Politicians > United States > Drama.
Parent and child > Drama.
Biographical films.
Historical films.
Feature films.
Fiction films.
Film adaptations.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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Summary:Judi Dench stars in the story of Philomena Lee, mother to a boy conceived out of wedlock and given up for adoption. Nearly 50 years later, Philomena meets Martin Sixsmith, a former BBC reporter looking for his next big story. Together, they embark on a journey to locate her long lost son. As the pieces of the puzzle come together, the unlikely travel companions form a comic and heartwarming friendship. Based on the 2009 investigative book by Martin Sixsmith.
Item Description:Originally released as a motion picture in 2013.
Based on the book "The lost child of Philomena Lee" by Martin Sixsmith.
Special features: A conversation with Judi Dench; The real Philomena Lee; Q&A with Steve Coogan; Feature commentary with Steve Coogan and screenwriter Jeff Pope.
Physical Description:1 videodisc (approximately 98 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Format:DVD, region 1, anamorphic widescreen (1.78:1) presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Audience:MPAA rating: PG-13; for some strong language, thematic elements and sexual references.
Production Credits:Make up and hair designer, Naomi Donne ; costume designer, Consolata Boyle ; music, Alexandre Desplat ; editor, Valerio Bonelli ; production designer, Alan Macdonald ; director of photography, Robbie Ryan.