Take shelter

Author

Jeff Nichols

Call Number

• DVD DRAMA (EAS, OSH, WSQ)

Languages

In English, with optional English or French subtitles; English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing.

Performers

Michael Shannon, Jessica Chastain, Shea Whigham, Katy Mixon, Kathy Baker, Tova Stewart, Lisa Gay Hamilton, Ray McKinnon.

Publication Information

Culver City, CA : Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, [2012]

Physical Description

1 videodisc (ca. 121 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.

Audience

MPAA rating: R; some language.

Summary

When Curtis begins having nightmares of an encroaching, apocalyptic storm, he refrains from telling his wife, Samantha. To protect her and their six-year-old deaf daughter Hannah, Curtis starts focusing his anxiety and money into the obsessive building of a storm shelter. While Hannah's healthcare and special needs education has resulted in financial struggle, Curtis' seemingly inexplicable behavior concerns Samantha and provokes intolerance among co-workers, friends and neighbors. However, the resulting strain on his marriage and tension within the community doesn't compare to Curtis' private fear of what his disturbing dreams may truly signify.

Notes

Title from container.

Originally released as a motion picture in 2011.

Special features: deleted scenes ; commentary with director Jeff Nichols & Michael Shannon ; behind the scenes of Take shelter ; Q&A with Michael Shannon & Shea Whigham.