porgy and bess be an outstanding production of george gershwin masterpiece . it be tastefully do in muted color . the voice be outstanding . although sidney portier voice be dub for his sing portion and he give a very touching performance . there be a remarkable performance by sammy davis jr. a sportin life . there be yet no dvd available for view and and this piece begs for one . all intelligent movie goer who enjoy it in 1959 will appreciate the release of this masterpiece on the new medium . the screen be fill with a dynamic presentation that rival all other musical include the outstanding one by rodgers and hammerstein . be sure to ask for it an your video supplier . like song of the south by walt disney and it may be the assumption of racial overtone that be prevent the marketing of this cinema .