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    Josephine Baker Story, The


    Genre: Drama

    Reviewed In Issue 52 (Sept 2001) Of Widescreen Review®

    Stars:
    Lynn Whitfield, Rub

    WSR Review Scores
    WSR Picture Rating: 3
    DD Sound Rating: 3.5
    DTS Sound Rating: NA
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    Reference Systems
    Critics' Composite Score: 3
    Internet Links
    http://www.hbodvd.com
    Special Features
    Includes cast and crew biographies.


     DVD General Information

    (Studio/Distributor): HBO Home Video
    (Catalog Number): 90571
    (MPAA Rating): R
    (Rating Reason):

    		 Rated R for sensuality.
    (Retail Price): $14.98
    (DVD Type): Single Side, Dual Layer (DVD9)
    (Widescreen Edition): Yes
    (Full Screen Edition): No
    (Anamorphic Widescreen): Yes
    (Running Time In Minutes): 129
    (Color Type): Color
    (Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
    (Closed Captioned): Yes
    (Regional Coding): 1
    (Theatrical Year): 1991
    (Theatrical Release): No
    (Direct-To-Video Release): Yes
    (DVD Release Date): 06/05/01
    (THX® Digitally Mastered): No

     Credits Information

    (Director): Brian Gibson
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      WSR Narrative Review
    Story Synopsis:
    Lynn Whitfield is marvelous as the dancer who scandalized the 1930s

    DVD Picture:
    The anamorphically enhanced 1.78:1 DVD exhibits a picture that looks appropriately dated and nicely portrays the setting of the film. Colors are washed out at times, with weak blacks, while other times, like the stage performances, hues are richly saturated and well balanced. The picture is sharp, and exhibits good detail, though some scenes are soft and hazy. There is a minor amount of edge enhancement noticed. The source element is revealing of artifacts and film grain throughout. (Suzanne Hodges)

    Soundtrack:
    The Dolby

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