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Seven pounds [dvd videorecording]
Title:
Seven pounds [dvd videorecording]
Author:
Black, Todd.
ISBN:
9781435904682
Publication Information:
Culver City, Calif. : Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, c2009.
Physical Description:
1 videodisc (123 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
General Note:
Special features: deleted scenes, featurettes: Seven views on Seven pounds, Creating the perfect ensemble, the box jellyfish: world's deadliest co-star, Emily's passion: the art of the printing press, audio commentary with director Gabriele Muccino.
Abstract:
Tim Thomas was a gifted aerospace engineer with a beautiful wife. Then, while using his cell phone while driving, his car wandered across lanes and he became responsible for the deaths of 7 others, including his wife. Unable to forgive himself, Tim sets out to give 'pounds of flesh' that will give new life to seven deserving individuals to make up for the seven lives he destroyed. Tim intends to kill himself to atone for his sins. He decides to bestow gifts to seven worthy people, which includes body organs and material possessions. He personally investigate these people to verify that they are indeed the right people he should help. He plans to have his best friend see that his wishes are carried out after he is dead. Tim's plan threatens to unravel when he begins to fall in love with one of the people he is trying to help.
Reading Level:
MPAA rating: PG-13; for thematic material, some disturbing content and a scene of sensuality.
Added Title:
Seven pounds DVD.