DVD
Normal / HBO Films presents an Avenue Pictures production, a film by Jane Anderson ; written & directed by Jane Anderson.
Summary:
Roy and Irma are a devoted couple living a normal life in rural Illinois. At a party celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary, Roy inexplicably blacks out. As he awakens, it is with the realization that his life must change forever. Roy confesses to Irma that he's a woman trapped in a man's body and that he wants a sex change. A surprise to his wife, turns out to be a shock to the church-going community. Now Roy must face his friends, co-workers and his own children as he confronts his own transformation.
Record details
- ISBN: 0783123663
- ISBN: 9780783123660
- Physical Description: 1 videodisc (112 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
- Edition: Widescreen version (16x9).
- Publisher: New York, N.Y. : HBO Video, [2003]
- Copyright: ©2003
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Based on the play "Looking for normal" by Jane Anderson. Special features: audio commentary by writer/director Jane Anderson. |
| Restrictions on Access Note: | For classroom instruction or home use only; no public performance rights. |
| Creation/Production Credits Note: | Director of photography, Alar Kivilo ; editor, Lisa Fruchtman ; music, Alex Wurman ; costume designer, Hope Hannafin ; production designer, Nina Ruscio. |
| Participant or Performer Note: | Jessica Lange, Tom Wilkinson, Hayden Panettiere, Clancy Brown, Joe Sikora, Randall Arney, Richard Bull, Mary Seibel. |
| Target Audience Note: | MPAA rating: Not rated; adult content, adult language, brief nudity. |
| System Details Note: | DVD, Region 1 encoding, Dolby digital, Dolby surround. |
| Language Note: | English or French dialogue, French or Spanish subtitles; Closed-captioned. |
| Awards Note: | Emmy Awards, 2003: Emmy - Outstanding Makeup for a Miniseries, Movie or a Special (Non-Prosthetic) (Hallie D'Amore (key makeup artist), Linda Melazzo (makeup artist), Dorothy J. Pearl (makeup for Ms. Lange)) |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Gender transition > Drama. Gender identity > Drama. Married people > Drama. Families > Illinois > Drama. Gender transition > Hormone therapy > Drama. Gender reassignment surgery > Drama. |
| Genre: | Feature films. Comedy films. Video recordings for the hearing impaired. |
| Topic Heading: | VIDEO RECORDING FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED. VIDEO BROWSE COLLECTION. |
Available copies
- 3 of 3 copies available at Sage Library System.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 3 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Circulation Modifier | Status | Due Date | Courses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Haines Branch | DRAMA NOR DVD (Text) | 37814002973502 | VIDEO | Available | - | ||
| Columbia Gorge Community College Library | DRAMA NORM 2003 (Text) | 33892002416023 | DVD | Available | - | ||
| Fossil City Library | DVD NOR (Text) | 37830000051893 | DVD | Available | - |
