A patch of blue

Author

Guy Green

Call Number

• DVD DRAMA (CEN)

Edition

Widescreen version.

Languages

English or dubbed French dialogue; optional English, French or Spanish subtitles; closed-captioned.

Performers

Sidney Poitier, Shelley Winters, Elizabeth Hartman, Wallace Ford.

Publication Information

Burbank, CA : Turner Entertainment Co. : Distributed by Warner Home Video, [2009]

Physical Description

1 videodisc (105 min.) : sd., b&w ; 4 3/4 in.

Audience

Not rated.

Summary

A blind, uneducated white girl is befriended by a black man, who becomes determined to help her escape her impoverished and abusive home life.

Notes

Title from container.

Based on "Be ready with bells and drums" by Elizabeth Kata.

Originally released as a motion picture in 1965.

Special features: commentary by director Guy Green; stills gallery; "Sidney Poitier: the legacy" essay; awards notes.