The DVD is the first widescreen video release of To Kill a Mockingbird . The images are as clear as the wisdom of Lee's novel. The 1962 elements are almost in perfect condition save for a a couple of frame length scratches in the early going. The night scenes are alive with the glow of moonlight. Contrast is perfect.
Nothing is over-emphasized in the transfer.
Watching on component out, there were no annoying NTSC artifacts to disturb the beautiful compositions. This is a great special edition of To Kill a Mockingbird . Not only is the audio commentary of Robert Mulligan and Producer Alan Pakula included, but a full blown one and half hour documentary about the film and the place in time is included. The commentary by Mulligan and Pakula is chuck full of film wisdom and an obvious love for what is their magnificent contribution to film heritage. Much of it is not scene specific, but includes their cinematic philosophies.