description Sounder Overview
Sounder is a 1972 drama focusing on an African-American sharecropper family’s difficulties during the Great Depression in Louisiana. The narrative follows their struggles with economic hardship, featuring actors Cicely Tyson, Paul Winfield, and Kevin Hooks. Taj Mahal contributed a blues soundtrack to the film.
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| Country | United States |
| Year | 1972 |
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What is the plot of the 1972 movie Sounder?
"Sounder" is a 1972 drama that focuses on the severe economic difficulties faced by an African-American sharecropper family during the Great Depression in Louisiana. The narrative follows their struggles after the father is arrested for stealing food to feed his family.
Who stars in the film Sounder?
The film features a legendary cast starring Cicely Tyson and Paul Winfield as the parents of the Morgan family. It also features Kevin Hooks, with a notable musical contribution from the blues musician Taj Mahal.
Did the movie Sounder win any Academy Awards?
While "Sounder" did not win any Academy Awards, it was highly acclaimed and received four Oscar nominations in 1973, including Best Picture. Cicely Tyson and Paul Winfield both earned nominations for their powerful leading performances.
What animal is Sounder in the movie?
In the film, Sounder is the family's loyal coonhound, who plays a pivotal emotional role in the narrative. The dog is badly injured while trying to defend the family, mirroring the deep suffering and resilience of the characters during the Great Depression.
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