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Dead Man Walking

DVD Widescreen More Info Close Caption: Yes Region Code: 1 UPC: 027616784926 Catalog #: DL1651694 Languages: English Dolby Digital 2.0, French Dolby Digital 2.0, Spanish subtitles	Usually ships in 5-10 days	$13.49 (10% off) List Price: ~~$14.99~~
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From the liner notes

Inspired by a true story, this provocative tale of crime and redemption earned Susan Sarandon a 1995 Oscar® for Best Actress and Sean Penn an Oscar® Nomination for Best Actor. Sister Helen Prejean (Susan Sarandon) becomes the spiritual advisor to Matthew Poncelet (Sean Penn), a vicious and complex killer awaiting execution. As she attempts to save Matthew's dark soul, she uncovers shocking truths that will rock the very foundation of her faith.

3 Reasons To buy this film

Directed by Sarandon's hubby, Tim Robbins
Made by a bunch of lefties, this film has a strong political message
Yeah the story is a downer, but the riveting performances actually make this film quite inspirational

Review

Powerful performances from Penn and Sarandon and the deft directorial touch of sophomore helmer Robbins distinguish this gripping examination of capital punishment. Sarandon stars as Sister Helen Prejean (upon whose book the film is based), a Louisiana nun who, having devoted her life to ministering to the poor, receives a plea for help from death row inmate Matthew Poncelet (Penn). Most of the film revolves around these two characters as Sister Helen tries to draw out some shred of humanity and redemption from the remorseless Poncelet. As an analysis of a hot political issue, Dead Man Walking manages, remarkably, to find the center by concentrating on the totality of the human tragedy in both the initial crime and the concept of execution—ultimately, there are no winners in this story. Sarandon and Penn play off each other brilliantly, both giving career performances (Sarandon won an Academy Award; Penn was nominated) in a film that depends heavily on the intimate and emotionally gut–wrenching scenes between the two of them. A thought–provoking film that will spark many a debate rather than settle them.

Product Format Information

DVD Widescreen: $13.49

Availability: Usually ships in
5-10 days
Close Caption: Yes
Region Code: 1
UPC: 027616784926
Catalog #: DL1651694

Studio : Fox

Languages: English Dolby Digital 2.0 , French Dolby Digital 2.0 , Spanish Subtitles
Aspect Ratio: 1.33, 1.85
Extras: Cast/Crew Biographies, Trailers
Features:
Audio commentary: Director Tim Robbins
Collectible Booklet

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Blu-ray : $17.99

Availability: Usually ships in
5-10 days
Region Code: 1
UPC: 883904232070
ISBN: 6314196957
Catalog #: DB1651695

Studio : Fox

Languages: English DTS-HD 5.1 (Primary) , French Dolby Digital 5.1 , Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1 , English Subtitles , French Subtitles , Spanish Subtitles
Aspect Ratio: Widescreen, 1.85
Extras: Trailers
Features:
Audio commentary: With Writer/Director Tim Robbins