Where the red fern grows
(Video) 

Originally released as a motion picture in 2003.

Based on the novel by Wilson Rawls.

Rated PG; for thematic elements.

Special features: fascinating "Lights, camera, animals" featurette reveals how the film's animal stars were "discovered" and trained for their roles; "The roots of a classic": explore the story's journey from book to film through interviews with the author's wife and filmmakers.

Director of photography, James Jansen ; editor, Paul Trejo ; music, Jeff Gardoni ; production designer, Ken Levin.

Dave Matthews, Dabney Coleman, Ned Beatty, Kris Kristofferson, Joseph Ashton, Renee Faia.

The tale of a boy and his best friends: two remarkable hunting dogs who teach him about life, loyaty and trust against a wild woodland backdrip where adventure waits just around the bend.

DVD, region 1, full screen (1.33:1) and widescreen (1.85:1) presentations; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround.

Closed-captioned.

Heartland Film Festival, 2003: Crystal Heart Award (Katy Wallin).