In the shadow of the stars : the lives of singers / a film by Allie Light and Irving Saraf ; produced and directed by Allie Light and Irving Saraf.
A hilarious and affectionate look at the path to stardom inside the competitive world of grand opera. Weaving together portions of eight acclaimed operas with personal interviews and behind-the-scenes footage, the film explores the choristers' lives.
| Uniform Title: | Rovi Media Collection. Movies.
Rovi K-12 education materials. |
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| Language: | English |
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[New York, N.Y.] :
Docurama : Distributed by New Video Group,
[2005]
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| Series: | Rovi Media Collection. Movies.
Rovi K-12 education materials. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 videodisc (approximately 93 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Format: | Video DVD |
| Summary: |
A hilarious and affectionate look at the path to stardom inside the competitive world of grand opera. Weaving together portions of eight acclaimed operas with personal interviews and behind-the-scenes footage, the film explores the choristers' lives. |
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| Note: | Originally produced as a motion picture in 1991. Special features include: deleted scenes, additional footage, theatrical trailer, Academy Award acceptance speech, filmmaker statements and biographies. Videorecording. |
| Call Number: | CM3 D0053883 VideoDVD |
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MPAA rating: Not rated. |
| Awards: | Academy Awards, 1992: Best documentary feature. |
| ISBN: | 0767082249 9780767082242 |
| Credits: | Cinematography, Michael Chin ; editors, Irving Saraf and Allie Light. |
| System Details: | DVD, NTSC, region 1; Dolby Digital. |
| Participant or Performer: |
With members of the San Francisco Opera Chorus. |