Children of invention / Impact Partners and Sasquatch Films present ; a production by Syncopated Films ; in association with the Complications ; written and directed by Tze Chun ; produced by Mynette Louie ; producer, Trevor Sagan.

Format
Video/Projected medium
Language
English
Εdition
Deluxe collector's ed. ; widescreen.
Published/​Created
United States : Kids Are Alright Productions, [2010]
Description
1 videodisc (86 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.

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    Summary note
    After being evicted, hardworking single mom Elaine Cheng tries to maintain a normal life for her children, Raymond and Tina. They squat in a Boston apartment as Elaine juggles a number of jobs, including working for a questionable pyramid scheme. When Elaine doesn't return home one night, nobody knows the kids are home alone, and they are left to fend for themselves. Raymond, a budding inventor, realizes he needs to come up with a plan to take care of his little sister.
    Notes
    • DVD release of the 2009 motion picture.
    • Deluxe collector's edition: "This version of the DVD is for educational use in the classroom or for public and institutional library collections. Restricted to classroom viewings specifically connected to a teaching/learning activity in which all viewers (teacher and students) are involved, or to library loans to individuals for home viewing. Does not include public performance rights." -- Film website.
    • Bonus features: 'Windowbreaker" short film by Tze Chun; cast & crew commentaries; cast interviews; deleted scenes, audition tapes; theatrical trailer.
    Creation/​Production credits
    Director of photography, Chris Teague ; edited by Anna Boden ; original music by T. Griffin.
    Target audience
    MPAA rating: Not rated. ["Both CHILDREN OF INVENTION and WINDOWBREAKER are not rated by the MPAA ... neither film contains foul language, violence, nudity, or sexual situations, and are therefore suitable for viewing by young children ... We believe that the films would have a PG rating." -- Publisher's website ]
    System details
    DVD ; widescreen (16:9) presentation ; Dolby digital 5.1 surround ; 2.0 stereo, NTSC.
    Awards
    Official selection, 2009 Sundance Film Festival. Grand jury prize, Boston Independent, Los Angeles Asian Pacific American, Newport international, and San Diego Asian Film Festivals; Emerging Filmmaker Award, Hawaii International Film Festival; Winner, Special Jury Prize, San Francisco International Asian American, Nashville, Sarasota, and Indie Memphis Film Festivals; Visionary Award, Austin Asian American Film Festival.
    Participant(s)/​Performer(s)
    Cindy Cheung, Michael Chen, Crystal Chiu.
    Other title(s)
    Windowbreaker
    ISBN
    • 0615338364
    • 9780615338361
    Publisher no.
    IBZ-DV-9765
    OCLC
    641709012
    Universal Product Code
    • 634479997655
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