Sounder

In rural Louisiana during the Great Depression, David Lee Morgan is the oldest son of a family of poor sharecroppers. His father, desperate to feed his hungry children, steals food and is sentenced to a year of hard labor in a prison camp. Left to help his mother keep the family together, David struggles with his father’s absence while finding comfort in the companionship of their faithful hunting dog, Sounder.

When no one will tell the family where his father has been taken, David encounters the harsh realities of racial injustice, but also meets a teacher who opens his eyes to the transformative power of education and the possibility of a different future.

Based on the Newbery Medal-winning novel, Sounder offers a moving portrait of family love, dignity, and resilience in the face of hardship. While the film deals honestly with serious themes of racism, poverty, and injustice, it does so with sensitivity and hope, making it accessible to children. Rated G, the film offers families an opportunity to discuss important historical and social issues while celebrating the importance of family.

Runtime: 1 hour, 45 minutes
Rated G
USCCB Rating: A-I
91% on Rotten Tomatoes
IMDb Parents Guide
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