Sounder (2003)
This is a coming-of-age story of a boy living in the Depression era of the South. "Boy" (Daniel Lee Robertson III) learns the hard way about the realities of being black, poor and unable to read. But he also learns about the deep love of family, the long-suffering loyalty of a dog and the importance of words, faith, stories & truth.
Director: Kevin Hooks
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Carl Lumbly as The Father |
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Suzzanne Douglas as The Mother |
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Daniel Lee Robertson III as The Boy |
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Paul Winfield as The Teacher |
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Marcus Johnson as Brother |
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Peter MacNeill as Sheriff |
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Bill Lake as Deputy |
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Eugene Clark as Preacher 1 |
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Conrad Coates as Preacher 2 |
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Neil Girvan as Guard 1 |
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Bruce McFee as Crew Boss |
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Ashley Archer as Sister |
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Joshua Watkis as Boy |
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Patrick Stevenson as Guard 2 |
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Lili Francks as Sara |
| Directing | Kevin Hooks | Director |
| Writing | Bill Cain | Writer |