Review of Sounder (1972) by Jeff B — 25 Apr 2009
It's been so long since I saw this (in fact, I think the only other time I've seen this was in 6th grade when we watched it after reading the book), so I figured I'd check it out again. It's a very good movie about a black family in the 30s struggling to survive after the father gets arrested for trying to feed the family.
I love that Cicely Tyson and Paul Winfield both got nominated for this, it's not really the kind of performance that would get much attention back then (or perhaps even today) at the Oscars. Some very good scenes, especially the final moment between David and his father at the pond.
This review of Sounder (1972) was written by Jeff B on 25 Apr 2009.
Sounder has generally received very positive reviews.
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