Philadelphia(DVD)
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Tom Hanks delivers an Oscar-winning performance as Andrew Beckett, a lawyer fired from his firm after his employer discovers he has AIDS. With the help of a homophobic attorney played by Denzel Washington, Beckett fights for justice in this groundbreaking drama directed by Jonathan Demme. A powerful and moving film that brought the AIDS crisis to mainstream Hollywood.
add_circle The Upside
- check Powerful performances by Tom Hanks and Denzel Washington
- check Important social commentary on discrimination and AIDS
- check Emotionally compelling and thought-provoking story
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- close May be emotionally heavy for some viewers
- close Dated portrayal of AIDS treatment and awareness
- close Limited special features on standard DVD release
Specifications & features
Key features
- check_circle Oscar-winning performance by Tom Hanks
- check_circle Directed by Jonathan Demme
- check_circle Co-starring Denzel Washington
- check_circle Groundbreaking portrayal of AIDS in mainstream cinema
- check_circle Courtroom drama with emotional depth
Specifications
Format
DVD
Genre
Drama
Rating
PG-13
Release Date
1993
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