The Answer Man

MOVIE DESCRIPTION:

The reclusive author whose groundbreaking book redefined spirituality for an entire generation realizes how little he actually knows upon being approached by a single mother and a recovering addict in this drama from first time writer/director John Hindman. It's been 20 years since Arlen Faber (Jeff Daniels) penned "Me and God," and the inspirational, soul-searching book is still as popular as ever. Anyone who reads it thinks that Arlen has all the answers to life's problems, but these days the author barely ventures outside of the house. Then, one day, Arlen crosses paths with Elizabeth (Lauren Graham), a single mother struggling to raise her seven-year-old son, and Kris (Lou Taylor Pucci), a young man who has just gotten out of rehab. Both are searching for the answers that will help them to become better people while overcoming their fears of failure. Does Arlen possess the wisdom to help Elizabeth and Kris work through their current problems, or is he really as clueless as he's been feeling for the last two decades? ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

DVD FEATURES:

• Region: 1
• Number of Discs: 1
• Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1
• Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1 (Alternate Wide Screen)
• Screen: Enhanced Wide Screen Letterbox for 16x9 TV
• Features:
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  • Characters of The Answer Man
  • The Answer Man: from concept to creation
  • HDNet: a look at The Answer Man
  • Commentary with writer/director John Hindman, producer Kevin Messick and Lauren Graham

AWARDS

• Seattle International Film Festival

•     Film Presented - 2009

• Sundance Film Festival

•     Film Presented - 2009

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Cast:

  
       Jeff Daniels - Arlen Faber
       Lauren Graham - Elizabeth
       Lou Taylor Pucci - Kris Lucas
       Olivia Thirlby - Anne
       Kat Dennings - Dahlia
       Tony Hale - Mailman
       Nora Dunn - Terry Fraser
       Annie Corley - Mrs. Gold
       Max Antisell - Alex
       Thomas Roy - Mr. Lucas
       Peter Patrikios - Ross
       Greg Wood - Businessman #1
       Richard Lyntton - Journalist
       Richard Barlow - Paul
       Sally Mercer - Customer
       Lauren Jacobs - Young Girl
       David Mulholland - Male Customer
       Charlie Corrado - Roy
       Bev Appleton - Patient
       Sylvia Kauders - Old Woman
       Sandra Landers - Singing Wife
       Ginny Graham - Singing Grandmother

• Director:

  John Hindman

• Producer:

  Kevin J. Messick, Jana Edelbaum

• Screenwriter:

  John Hindman

• Cinematographer:

  Oliver Bokelberg

• Composer (Music Score):

  Teddy Castellucci

• Musical Direction/Supervision:

  Linda Cohen

• Editor:

  Jerry Greenberg

• Production Designer:

  Alex Digerlando

• Executive Producer:

  Rachel Cohen, Stephen Hays, Peter Graham, Michael Lesser

• Costume Designer:

  Rebecca Bentjen

• First Assistant Director:

  Josh Newport

• Casting:

  Deborah Aquila, Tricia Wood, Jennifer Smith

• Production Supervisor:

  Wendy Mooradian

• Second Assistant Director:

  Mark Shandlay