DVD

Children of invention [videorecording] / Impact Partners and Sasquatch Films present ; written and directed by Tze Chun.

Chun, Tze. (Added Author). Cheung, Cindy, 1970- (Added Author). Chen, Michael, 1997- (Added Author). Chiu, Crystal. (Added Author). Griffin, T. (Added Author). Impact Partners (Firm) (Added Author). Sasquatch Films (Firm) (Added Author). Cindy Cheung, Michael Chen, Crystal Chiu. (Cast).

Summary:

After being evicted, hardworking single mom Elaine Cheng tries to maintain a normal life for her children, Raymond and Tina. They squat in a Boston apartment as Elaine juggles a number of jobs, including working for a questionable pyramid scheme. When Elaine doesn't return home one night, nobody knows the kids are home alone, and they are left to fend for themselves. Raymond, a budding inventor, realizes he needs to come up with a plan to take care of his little sister.

Record details

ISBN: 0615338364
ISBN: 9780615338361
Physical Description: 1 videodisc (86 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Edition: Deluxe collector's edition ; widescreen.
Producer: [United States] : The Kids Are Alright Productions, [2010]
Copyright: ℗2010.

Content descriptions

General Note:	DVD release of the 2009 motion picture. Deluxe collector's edition: "This version of the DVD is for educational use in the classroom or for public and institutional library collections. Restricted to classroom viewings specifically connected to a teaching/learning activity in which all viewers (teacher and students) are involved, or to library loans to individuals for home viewing. Does not include public performance rights." -- Film website. Bonus features: 'Windowbreaker" short film by Tze Chun; cast & crew commentaries; cast interviews; deleted scenes, audition tapes; theatrical trailer.
Creation/Production Credits Note:	Producers Dan Cogan, Trevor Sagan ; Produced by Mynette Louie ; Director of photography, Chris Teague ; edited by Anna Boden ; original music by T. Griffin.
Participant or Performer Note:	Cindy Cheung, Michael Chen, Crystal Chiu.
Target Audience Note:	MPAA rating: Not rated. ["Both CHILDREN OF INVENTION and WINDOWBREAKER are not rated by the MPAA ... neither film contains foul language, violence, nudity, or sexual situations, and are therefore suitable for viewing by young children ... We believe that the films would have a PG rating." -- Publisher's website ]
System Details Note:	DVD ; widescreen (16:9) presentation ; Dolby digital 5.1 surround ; 2.0 stereo, NTSC.
Awards Note:	Official selection, 2009 Sundance Film Festival. Grand jury prize, Boston Independent, Los Angeles Asian Pacific American, Newport international, and San Diego Asian Film Festivals; Emerging Filmmaker Award, Hawaii International Film Festival; Winner, Special Jury Prize, San Francisco International Asian American, Nashville, Sarasota, and Indie Memphis Film Festivals; Visionary Award, Austin Asian American Film Festival.