Description: For sale is the DVD edition of the Robert J. Flaherty directed 1948 American film Louisiana Story. This Out-of-Print DVD was released by Home Vision Entertainment (HVe) in partnership with Janus Films as part of The Classic Collection, LOU 130, in 2003. The DVD is Region 1. Description Nominated for an Oscar and the winner of the Pulitzer Prize for its musical score, Robert J. Flaherty's last masterpiece is a visually stunning, lyrical tribute to a land and its people. Flaherty's poetic vision of nature and the human spirit fills every frame of this amazing film. Through the eyes of a young Cajun boy living on the Bayou, Flaherty tells a story of disruption and change when an oil rig brings industry into his pristine world. Listed on the National Film Registry as a national treasure, Louisiana Story has finally been restored to its original glory. Film Info: United States, 1948, 79 minutes, Black & White, 1.33:1, English Special Features:Flaherty and Film: A filmed conversation with Frances Flaherty on the making of Louisiana StoryThe Land: A rarely seen excerpt from a film by Robert Flaherty commissioned by the USDA but never shown publiclyStudy Film: Rare audio commentary from Frances Flaherty and cinematographer Richard Leacock concerning the singularly beautiful opening scene of Louisiana StoryHidden and Seeking: An excerpt from a documentary on Frances FlahertyLetters Home: A composition of selected images and readings from cinematographer Richard Leacock's correspondence during the production of Louisiana Story Condition This DVD is conservatively graded in good condition. The case is not cracked and has no major damage. The outer artwork has no tears, creases, stains, or any major damage. The insert is present and has no tears, creases, stains, or any major damage. The DVD has some very small scratches but no other major damage and plays perfectly. I will be listing many Criterion Collection DVDs and other interesting DVDs (such as releases by Anchor Bay, Arrow Video, Eureka! The Masters of Cinema Series, Kino Lorber, Twilight Time, etc.), so please check out my other listings. The Fine Print: This DVD will be securely packed. I have had DVDs damaged in the mail before and know how that feels, so I will pack everything professionally and securely to make sure that does not happen to you. The DVD will be shipped USPS Media Mail. Shipping cost is $5.49. I will offer a combined shipping discount for multiple DVDs and other media items purchased. The more you buy, the more you will save on shipping costs. If buying multiple items, please wait until I have sent you an invoice with the combined shipping discount before sending payment. Buyers who pay before receiving an invoice will not receive a combined shipping discount. I will not send a refund after the fact due to the extra eBay fees and hassle. Payment is expected within a week after purchase, unless prior arrangements have been made. It will be shipped promptly after payment is received. There are no returns accepted for this DVD nor any other items. Ask any questions about an item’s condition or content before ordering.
Price: 24.99 USD
Location: Muscle Shoals, Alabama
End Time: 2025-01-29T03:01:01.000Z
Shipping Cost: 5.49 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
DVD Release Year: 2003
Video Format: NTSC
Case Type: Tall/DVD Case
Custom Bundle: No
Former Rental: No
Subtitle Language: English
Rating: NR
Director: Robert Flaherty, Robert J. Flaherty
Sub-Genre: American History/Culture
Cinematic Movement: Realism
MPN: LOU 130
Studio: Home Video Entertainment
Edition: The Classic Collection
Aspect Ratio: 4:3
Type: Movie
Region Code: DVD: 1 (US, Canada...)
Format: DVD
Language: American English, English
Release Year: 2003
Features: Black & White, Commentary, Full Screen, Retrospective Interviews
Genre: Drama, Educational, Education/General Interest
Movie/TV Title: Louisiana Story