Lyddie /

Lyddie / [print] Wall to Wall Television ; The Movie Works ; Minds Eye Pictures present ; produced for BBC Children's International, the BBC and the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation and with the participation of Sask Film ; Saskatchewan Opportunities Corporation the Cable Production Fund ; developed in association with the Children's Film and Television Foundation ; director, Stefan Scaini ; producers, Eric Jordan and Alex Graham. - Murray, Utah : Feature Films for Families, (c)2004. - 1 videodisc (circa 90 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.

Originally released on motion picture in 1996. Based on the novel by Katherine Paterson. Bonus features: Parent's guide, movie previews and other fun products.

Screenplay, Maggie Wadey ; music, Mark Korven ; editor, Ralph Brunjes ; production designer, David Ferguson ; director of photography, Michael Storey. Screenplay, Maggie Wadey ; music, Mark Korven ; editor, Ralph Brunjes ; production designer, David Ferguson ; director of photography, Michael Storey.

Torn apart by the separation of her family, Lyddie vows to bring them together again and save their farm by finding work at a cotton mill. When Diana, a fellow factory worker, asks for Lyddie's help in demanding better treatment, Lyddie refuses for fear of losing her job. It's not until Diana dies from conditions at the factory, and Lyddie's little sister falls ill, that Lyddie begins to consider taking a stand and making a choice that will change her life.




Self-reliance--Juvenile drama.
Textile workers--Juvenile drama.
Factories--Juvenile drama.
Work--Juvenile drama.


Feature films.
Film adaptations.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
DVD-Video discs.

PN1997.M663.L933 2004 PN1997