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Title:

True stories / Warner Bros presents ; produced by Gary Kurfirst ; written by Stephen Tobolowsky & Beth Henley and David Byrne ; directed by David Byrne.

Edition:

Director-approved two-DVD special edition ; DVD edition ; widescreen.

Publisher:

The Criterion Collection,

Copyright Date:

2018

Description:

2 videodiscs (89 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.

Subject:

Texas--Drama.
Talent shows--Texas--Drama.
Eccentrics and eccentricities--Drama.
Bachelors--Drama.
Mate selection--Drama.
Feature films.
Comedy films.
Musical films.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.

Other Authors:

Byrne, David, 1952- actor. screenwriter, actor.
Murphy, Karen (Producer)
Pressman, Edward R., film producer.
Tobolowsky, Stephen, 1951- screenwriter.
Henley, Beth, screenwriter.
Goodman, John, 1952- actor.
McEnroe, Annie, actor.
Allen, Jo Harvey, actor.
Talking Heads (Musical group), performer. performer.
Criterion Collection (Firm), publisher.

Notes:

Title from disc label. Restored 4K digital transfer. Originally released as a motion picture in 1986. Wide screen (1.85:1). Accompanying insert includes an essay by Rebecca Bengal. Special features: New documentary about the film's production -- "Real life" a short documentary -- "Not time to look back", a new homage to Virgil, Texas -- New program about designer Tibor Kalman and his influence on Byrne and role in the film -- Deleted scenes -- Trailer -- Essasy by critic Rebecca Bengal. David Byrne, John Goodman, Annie McEnroe, Jo Harvey Allen, Spalding Gray.

Summary:

A small but growing Texas town, filled with strange and musical characters, celebrates its sesquicentennial and converge on a local parade and talent show.

Series:

Criterion collection ; 951.

ISBN:

1681435276
9781681435275

UPC:

715515223812

Locations:

XXPH787 -- Council Bluffs Public Library (Council Bluffs)

OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)

CAPH522 -- Iowa City Public Library (Iowa City)

YEPF572 -- Marion Public Library (Marion)