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The Learning Tree(1969)As an African-American teen in small-town Kansas in the 1920s, Newt Winger largely shrugs off the racial prejudice of his time and place. His calm and self-controlled perspective is in direct opposition to that of his quick-tempered friend, Marcus Savage. But when Marcus' father, Booker, murders a man—and Newt witnesses the crime—Newt realizes that going to the police could jeopardize both his friendship and his life. For more about The Learning Tree and the The Learning Tree Blu-ray release, see the The Learning Tree Blu-ray Review published by Jeffrey Kauffman on May 18, 2022 where this Blu-ray release scored 4.5 out of 5. Director: Gordon Parks Writer: Gordon Parks Starring: Kyle Johnson, Alex Clarke, Estelle Evans, Dana Elcar, Mira Waters, Joel Fluellen Producer: Gordon Parks » See full cast & crew The Learning Tree Blu-ray, Video QualityThe Learning Tree is presented on Blu-ray courtesy of The Criterion Collection with an AVC encoded 1080p transfer in 2.35:1. Criterion's insert booklet has the following information on the master: The Learning Tree is presented in its original CinemaScope aspect ratio of 2.35:1. A 35 mm interpositive was scanned in 2K resolution on a Lasergraphics Director film scanner at Warner Bros. Motion Picture Imaging in Burbank, California. A 35 mm library print was used as color reference. The original monaural soundtrack was remastered from the two inch magnetic track.While there are some variances on display in terms of color temperature in particular, this is an often stunning looking presentation courtesy of Burnett Guffey's evocative cinematography. Things look just slightly faded to my eyes at times, with a somewhat drab brownish appearance, but that said, things can still pop vividly throughout the film, and some of the most brightly lit outdoor material, as in the late carnival sequence featuring the boxing match, really look fantastic. Damage is commendably minimal, though there is some "baked in" roughness during things like optical dissolves (see screenshot 19). Aside from understandable variances during things like dissolves, the grain field is organic looking and I noticed no problems whatsoever with compression anomalies. Fine detail is typically very good to excellent, though Parks isn't shy from employing then trendy techniques like sudden zooms, which can momentarily affect things. My score is 4.25. The Learning Tree Blu-ray, Audio QualityThe Learning Tree features a problem free LPCM Mono track. The multi-hyphenate Parks also contributed a rather nice score, including an interesting theme song sung by O.C. Smith, who then would have just been coming off his massive success with Little Green Apples. Some of the underscore is really good in my estimation, perhaps aided by orchestrator Tom McIntosh. Dialogue is always rendered cleanly and clearly throughout. Optional English subtitles are available.
Similar titles suggested by membersThe Learning Tree Blu-ray, News and Updates• Criterion Announces December Titles - September 15, 2021 The Criterion Collection has announced that it will add three new titles to its catalog in December. They are: The Red Shoes (1948), The Learning Tree (1969), and One Night in Miami... (2020).
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