Outstanding DVD.

Rating: 10/10 (17 December 2001)

I recently watched this film on DVD and was very surprised by the high quality of this film. Robert Mulligan's directing was phenomenal. His use of two non-professional child actors as Atticus' kids (Gregory Peck) was exquisite. A superb example of disciplined directing. Peck is a wonderful actor and his gentleness and high mindedness makes him an excellent casting choice by producer Alan Pakula.
The DVD includes the short is the best making of documentary I have seen. It gives a wonderful incite into book and town upon which it is based and includes some excellent interviews, including one with a black Southern lawyer who is both knowledgeable of the film and of the civil movement that was beginning to take form in the 30s (when the film is set).