CITIZEN HEARST Documentary Arrives on DVD Today

By: May. 07, 2013
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CITIZEN HEARTS, a documentary about one of the most famous media empires and its controversial leader -William Randolph Hearst- arrives on DVD today, May 7 from Lionsgate Home Entertainment, under license from A+E Networks Consumer Products.

This specialized theatrical release started in 15 key markets in the U.S. starting in March, along with an event broadcast on April 23rd on BIO. The Citizen Hearst DVD will include never-before-seen bonus material exclusive to the DVD release and will be available for the suggested retail price of $19.98.

CITIZEN HEARTS, directed by Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Leslie Iwerks and narrated by Academy Award nominee William H. Macy, traces the 125-year history of the Hearst media empire, from William Randolph Hearst's pioneering and controversial days of headline-grabbing yellow journalism, to the global impact of the company's many successful media brands. Iwerks provides a rare glimpse behind the glass walls of the Hearst Tower, interviewing legends in the media industry such as Oprah Winfrey,Dan Rather, Ralph Lauren, Heidi Klum, Donna Karan, Nina Garcia, Leonard Maltin and top Hearst magazine editors, among others, and gaining unprecedented access to the Hearst Castle and family members in San Simeon, California.

DVD SPECIAL FEATURES*
"The Hearst Family" featurette
"The Future of News" featurette
"The Hearst Tower Art Tour" featurette
"Hearst Castle" episode from the A&E Series "America's Castles"
*Subject to change
PROGRAM INFORMATION

Year of Production: 2013
Title Copyright: Citizen Hearst, Cover Art and Design © 2013 A&E Television Networks, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Biography and the "Bio." Logos are trademarks of A&E Television Networks, LLC. Distributed by Lionsgate under license from A+E Networks Consumer Products
Type: Limited Theatrical Release
Rating: Not Rated
Genre: Documentary; History
Closed Captioned: English SDH
Subtitles: NA
Feature Running Time: 84 minutes
Format: 16x9 Widescreen (1.78:1)
DVD Audio Status: 5.1 Dolby Digital



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