The deuce. The complete first season / producer, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Marc Henry Johnson ; created by George Pelecanos & David Simon ; Blown Deadline Productions ; a presentation of Home Box Office.
Publisher:
HBO Home Entertainment,
Copyright Date:
2018
Description:
3 videodiscs (approximately 500 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Title from disc surface. James Franco, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Gbenga Akinnagbe, Gary Carr, Dominique Fishback, Lawrence Gilliard, Jr., Margarita Levieva, Emily Meade, Chris Bauer, Chris Coy, Natalie Paul, Michael Rispoli. Originally broadcast as single episodes of a television program in 2017. Wide screen (16 x 9). Bonus features: The deuce in focus; The wild west: New York in the early '70s; Inside the episodes; exclusive audio commentaries with James Franco, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Michelle MacLaren, Nina Kostroff Noble, George Pelecanos and David Simon.
Contents:
Disc 3. My name is Ruby. Show and prove ; The principle is all -- Disc 2. I see money ; What kind of bad? ; Why me? -- Disc 3. Au reservoir ; My name is Ruby.
Summary:
Chronicles the rise of the porn industry that began in New York City in 1971-72, driven by the gradual legalization of porn and a politically motivated effort to 'clean up' Times Square. Over the course of eight episodes, viewers will get an up-close look at a gritty world of sex, crime, high times and sudden violence, as the porn business begins its climb to legitimacy, cultural permanence, and billion-dollar profitability.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.