Sounder

A quiet, heartfelt story of a family enduring hardship with dignity, told with warmth and gentle hope.

Directed by

Martin Ritt

Genres

Drama

Starring

Cicely Tyson, Paul Winfield, Kevin Hooks

Overview

The oldest son of a loving and strong family of black sharecroppers comes of age in the Depression-era South after his father is imprisoned for stealing food.

How it feels

Earnest, warm, melancholic and uplifting. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Family, coming-of-age, survival, justice

Content

Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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