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ADDITION: Indicator Blu-ray (December 2020): Indicator have transferred Norman Jewison's A Soldier's Story to Blu-ray. There was a single-layered, bare-bones Blu-ray from Image Entertainment back in 2012. The new Indicator has a 50% higher bitrate. The differences are most notable in-motion and the Indicator looks strong showing texture and occasional depth. It looks flawless, if not dynamic.  

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On their Blu-ray, Indicator use a linear PCM 2.0 channel track (24-bit) in the original English language. It is another advancement in the film's audio and score by credited score by Herbie Hancock (Death Wish, Blow-Up, 'Round Midnight) - also notable are Patti LaBelle (Pourin' Whiskey Blues, Low Down Dirty Shame) and Larry Riley (Bright Red Zoot Suit, C.J.'s Lament), sounding very pleasing via the uncompressed track. Indicator offer optional English subtitles on their Region 'B' Blu-ray.

The Indicator Blu-ray has an audio commentary with director Norman Jewison from 1999. It was on the Sony DVD and remains relevant to ascertain his style, he talks about The Soldier's Story as a 'Who-Done-It' and 'racial' mystery. He discusses all the actors in the film and how many achieved significant later fame (Denzel Washington etc.), filming in southern Arkansas etc. There is also an hour-8-minute long archival interview with Norman Jewison from 2010 with the esteemed filmmaker in conversation with film historian David Poland part of a DP/30 series. Indicator include March to Freedom - a 1999 documentary on the experiences of African American soldiers during World War II, narrated by Paul Winfield. It runs 15-minutes. Lastly, is an original theatrical trailer and an image gallery of promotional and publicity materials. The package contains a limited edition exclusive booklet with a new essay by Molefi Asante, an archival interview with Norman Jewison, an overview of contemporary critical responses, and film credits.

Norman Jewison (Rollerball, Moonstruck, In the Heat Of The Night, The Cincinnati Kid, ...And Justice For All) has been making great films for as long as I've been alive. The UK Blu-ray is typical of Indicator's stellar quality - max'ed out a/v, great extras including a commentary - and The Soldier's Story is an above-average crime-thriller with racial overtones. A keeper. It's a very enjoyable viewing experience - making for an easy recommendation for the Indicator Blu-ray that carries significant value. 

Gary Tooze