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    Baraka


    Two-Disc Special Edition
    Genre: Special Interest

    Reviewed In Issue 135 (Oct 2008) Of Widescreen Review®

    Stars:
    Locations In Twenty-Four Countries Around The World & And The People Of Those Locales

    WSR Review Scores
    WSR Picture Rating: 5
    DD Sound Rating: 4
    DTS Sound Rating: 4.5
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    Reference Systems
    Critics' Composite Score: 4
    Internet Links
    www.barakathefilm.com
    Special Features
    Special features include a 96-minute Baraka: A Closer Look documentary and a seven-minute Restoration featurette.


     DVD General Information

    (Studio/Distributor): MPI Home Video
    (Catalog Number): DVD7858
    (MPAA Rating): Not Rated
    (Rating Reason):

    		 NA
    (Retail Price): $29.98
    (DVD Type): Single Side, Dual Layer (DVD9)
    (Widescreen Edition): Yes
    (Full Screen Edition): No
    (Anamorphic Widescreen): Yes
    (Running Time In Minutes): 98
    (Color Type): Color
    (Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
    (Closed Captioned): No
    (Regional Coding): 1
    (Theatrical Year): 1992
    (Theatrical Release): Yes
    (Direct-To-Video Release): No
    (DVD Release Date): 10/28/08
    (THX® Digitally Mastered): No

     Credits Information

    (Director): Ron Fricke
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    Story Synopsis:
    Stemming from an ancient Sufi word meaning

    DVD Picture:
    The anamorphically enhanced 2.20:1 DVD has been fully restored from its original camera negative using an 8K UltraDigital mastering system, and resolution is noticeably improved over the previous DVD release (Issue 60). Compression levels are improved as well, with less artifacts noticeable. Black levels are also improved, and shadow detail is good. Colors show good, natural saturation and contrast is balanced well. Fleshtones look natural as well. Edge enhancement is used, though, but it is fairly inconspicuous. (Danny Richelieu)

    Soundtrack:
    The Dolby

    This Disc Contains The Following WSR-Rated Superb Qualities:
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