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    Education Of Little Tree, The
    Genre:Drama

    Reviewed In Issue 29 Of Widescreen Review® Stars:
    James Cromwell, Tantoo Cardinal, Joseph Ashton & Graham Greene

    WSR Review Scores
    Picture Rating: 4.5
    Sound Rating: 4.5
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    DVD General Information
    (Studio/Distributor): Paramount Home Video
    (Catalog Number): LV336143-WS
    (MPAA Rating): G
    (Retail Price): $39.98
    (Running Time In Minutes): 117
    (Color Type): Color
    (Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
    (Closed Captioned): Yes
    (Theatrical Release): 1997
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    (THX® Digitally Mastered): No

    Credits Information
    (Director): Richard Friedenberg
    (Screenplay/Written By): Richard Friedenberg
    (Story): NA
    (Music): Mark Isham
    (Director Of Photography):
    (Production Designer): Dan Bishop
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    (Editor): Wayne Wahrman, ACE
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    (Executive Producers): NA
    (Co-Producers): Lenny Young & Louise Gendron
    (Producers): Jake Eberts

    DVD Picture Information
    (Principal Photography): Academy Standard Flat
    (Theatrical Aspect Ratio): 1.85:1
    (Measured LaserDisc Aspect Ratio): 1.85:1

    DVD Sound Information
    (DVD Soundtrack): Dolby Surround
    (Theatrical Sound): DTS & Dolby Digital
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    WSR Narrative Review
    Story Synopsis:
    Based on the novel by Forrest Carter, The Education Of Little Tree is a touching story about a young Cherokee boy named Little Tree (Joseph Ashton) who, after the loss of his parents, goes to live with his grandparents during the 1930s. Babe’s James Cromwell stars as Granpa who, along with Granma (Tantoo Cardinal), strive to do their best to teach Little Tree about life, despite difficulties involving the Depression and Prohibition.

    LaserDisc Picture:
    Beautifully shot on location in the Smoky Mountains, the 1.85:1 picture is lush and natural looking with superb color fidelity. When viewed in a completely darkened room, one can appreciate a beautiful scene of the three main characters walking through the forest by moonlight. Images are sharp and detailed. Only minor noise, especially in the darker scenes, and artifacts distract from this wonderful visual experience.

    LaserDisc Soundtrack:
    The Dolby® Surround soundtrack is a nicely rendered atmospheric sound design. Surround envelopment is excellent with a rich tapestry of sound effects and soundfield delineation. The music score is beautifully recorded with a wide and deep soundstage. Dialogue sounds natural and spatially integrated for an enjoyable sonic experience.
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    Superb Sound Effects Recording Quality:
    Superb Music Score Recording Quality:
    Superb Special Visual Effects Quality:
    Superb Color Fidelity:
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