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Native Son (1986) DVD — Remastered Edition
The plot
Bigger Thomas takes a job as chauffeur for a wealthy white family in Chicago, hoping for a more secure future. An accidental death transforms that opportunity into a desperate crisis, exposing him to a world in which racism, fear and unequal power shape how his actions will be understood. Victor Love stars in this adaptation of Richard Wright's novel, with Oprah Winfrey and Matt Dillon among the cast. Directed by Jerrold Freedman, the drama follows a young man caught between his own choices and the society judging him. It is a substantial choice for viewers interested in literary adaptations and American social drama. This is the remastered edition.
- Format
- DVD-R
- Region Code
- Region Free / All Regions
- Video Standard
- NTSC
- Audio Track
- English, Dolby Digital 5.1
- Includes
- Standard DVD keepcase, high-quality outer cover artwork, and printed disc labels.
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More DVD details
Bigger Thomas takes a job as chauffeur for a wealthy white family in Chicago, hoping for a more secure future. An accidental death transforms that opportunity into a desperate crisis, exposing him to a world in which racism, fear and unequal power shape how his actions will be understood.
Victor Love stars in this adaptation of Richard Wright's novel, with Oprah Winfrey and Matt Dillon among the cast. Directed by Jerrold Freedman, the drama follows a young man caught between his own choices and the society judging him. It is a substantial choice for viewers interested in literary adaptations and American social drama. This is the remastered edition.
Presentation: Remastered.
Audio: English, Dolby Digital 5.1.
Runtime: 111 minutes.
Region Code: Region Free / All Regions.
Extras: None.
Includes: DVD keepcase, cover artwork and printed disc label.
- Runtime
- 111 minutes
- Bonus features
- None
- Edition description
- Described as remastered; restoration details not confirmed
Listing artwork is shown. “Not confirmed” does not mean a feature is absent.
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Starring: Oprah Winfrey · Matt Dillon · Victor Love
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