Title:
Dreamgirls
Alternate title:
Dream girls
Author:
Summary:
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 dreams.
Audience:
MPAA rating: PG-13; for language, some sexuality and drug content.
General Note:
Originally released as a motion picture in 2006.
Based on the original Broadway production book and lyrics by Tom Eyen ; music by Henry Krieger.
Special features: 12 never-before-seen extended musical numbers including a Jenifer Hudson performance not seen in theaters; music video "Listen" by Beyoncé
Edition:
Widescreen ed.
Physical Description:
1 videodisc (approximately 130 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Personal Subject:
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Publisher:
DreamWorks Home Entertainment,
Electronic Access:
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Publication Date:
2007
ISBN:
9781415731536
9781415731550
Publication Information:
Universal City, Calif. : DreamWorks Home Entertainment, [2007]
Award Note:
Academy Awards (USA), 2007: Oscar - Best Achievement in Sound Mixing (Michael Minkler, Bob Beemer, Willie D. Burton) ; Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role (Jennifer Hudson)
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)
Call Number:
DVD DREAMGI