Previously available on laserdisc, "Incident at Ogala" is an engaging documentary detailing the story of Leonard Peltier, a former leader of "AIM", "The American Indian Movement" convicted of the killings of two F.B.I agents.   While there's room for disagreement over his guilt or innocence, there's little doubt he didn't receive a fair trial.  Director Michael Apted, an able director skilled at creating suspense, brings his sensibilities to this tale, making it an unusual documentary, much in the same way as Erol Morris's "Thin Blue Line" was original. 

The transfer actually looks sharper on dvd, with no artifiacts and more clarity.   The stereo sound provides a terrific atmosphere in terms of music, but everything else is monaural.

We couldn't be happier with the transfer and offerings of the Special Collector's Edition of "Rambling Rose", critically acclaimed, but overlooked by the masses, this tale follows "Rose", a young woman filled with sexuality that's at odds with the repressive South.  Robert Duvall gives another outstanding performance, but everyone is magnificent.  While this critic has never been a fan of Director Martha Coolidge, she's made a new fan with this classic.

ARTISAN/PIONEER is offering the same collector's edition, previously available on laserdisc at a hefty price, for a mere $24.98 SRP!  In addition to the correctly letterboxed presentation, we also get outtakes, an alternative(we thing "improved") ending, director's commentary and more.  The transfer has only a few trace hints of grain and no artifacts.  The colors are generally sharp, and the digital stereo is excellent, adding depth in crucial moments, but more importantly, complimenting the wonderful score from Elmer Bernstein.