Audio: The audio presented on the disc is English Dolby Surround. It conveyed the overall feel of the film quite nicely. There really wasn't a great need for a 5.1 platform as there would have been no additional effects heard given the film's theme/topic.

Video: The movie is presented in a 4:3 full frame format. As it was a made for HBO production, that explains the format. I really hate full frame productions but I found myself not minding quite as much with this film. Amazingly enough, it did not detract from my ability to enjoy the film.

Extras: The only extra on the disc is a preview/trailer for the HBO production Introducing Dorothy Dandridge starring Halle Berry. No other extras were included.

Overall: This is a film I kept missing on HBO. Every time I'd try to watch it, I'd come in either on the end or the middle! That having been said, I am really glad I got to finally see the film & greatly enjoyed it. While the film is solid in almost every detail, I couldn't really get the emotional attachment they were looking for until moments before the end, and then, my attachment was short lived. The subject matter has been covered many times before, so there is nothing new in this particular interpretation. The real beauty of the film lies in the growth of the characters throughout the feature. Which was the point of the picture. With an all-star cast it's pretty hard to miss & they were all right on target with their performances. Don Cheadle, Mekhi Phifer, Cicely Tyson! All, incredibly gifted actors who lent the needed realism to make this film fly. This is a compelling film that's worth a look-see.