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Philomena

Judi Dench stars in the story of Philomena Lee, mother to a boy conceived out of wedlock and given up for adoption. Nearly 50 years later, Philomena meets Martin Sixsmith, a former BBC reporter looking for his next big story. Together, they embark on a journey to locate her long lost son. As the pieces of the puzzle come together, the unlikely travel companions form a comic and heartwarming friendship. Based on the 2009 investigative book by Martin Sixsmith.

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Barcode Shelf Location Collection Volume Ref. Branch Status Due Date Res.
32320003720806 Drama
DVD   East Maitland library . . Available .  
32320004671313 Drama
DVD   Maitland library . . Available .  
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Field name Details
ISBN 9321337149264
Classification Number Drama
Title Philomena [DVD]
Physical Description sound, colour ;
Series DVD
Drama
Note "57933SD0"
Based on the book "The lost child of Philomena Lee" by Martin Sixsmith.
Originally released as a motion picture in 2013.
Special features: A conversation with Judi Dench; The real Philomena Lee; Q&A with Steve Coogan; Feature commentary with Steve Coogan and screenwriter Jeff Pope.
Performer Judi Dench, Steve Coogan, Mare Winningham, Michelle Fairley, Sophie Kennedy Clark, Simone Lahbib, Barbara Jefford, Anna Maxwell Martin.
Judi Dench stars in the story of Philomena Lee, mother to a boy conceived out of wedlock and given up for adoption. Nearly 50 years later, Philomena meets Martin Sixsmith, a former BBC reporter looking for his next big story. Together, they embark on a journey to locate her long lost son. As the pieces of the puzzle come together, the unlikely travel companions form a comic and heartwarming friendship. Based on the 2009 investigative book by Martin Sixsmith.
Classification Classification: M.
Lee, Philomena
Sixsmith, Martin
Hess, Michael A., -- 1952-1995
Subject Teenage mothers -- Ireland -- Drama
Unmarried mothers -- Ireland -- Drama
Adoption -- Ireland -- Drama
Illegitimate children -- Ireland -- Drama
Journalists -- Great Britain -- Drama
Lawyers -- United States -- Drama
Politicians -- United States -- Drama
Parent and child -- Drama
Additional Author Frears, Stephen
Coogan, Steve
Pope, Jeff
Tana, Gabrielle
Seaward, Tracey
Dench, Judi, 1934-
Winningham, Mare
Fairley, Michelle
Kennedy Clark, Sophie, 1989-
Lahbib, Simone, 1965-
Jefford, Barbara, 1930-
Maxwell Martin, Anna, 1978-
Ryan, Robbie
Desplat, Alexandre
Boyle, Consolata
Sixsmith, Martin Lost child of Philomena Lee.
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