Hounddog Synopsis & Summary
Synopsis
A precocious but troubled young girl living in 1950s-era Alabama seeks solace in the music of Elvis Presley in director Deborah Kampmeier's controversial tale of childhood trauma and musical healing. An air of repression lingers over the home of spirited youngster Lewellen (Dakota Fanning), who finds both comfort in the music of pop sensation Presley, as well as a place to store her pain and anger. In time Lewellen begins to find her own voice, a voice that will instill her with the strength to move beyond the pain of her past and into a more hopeful future. Piper Laurie, David Morse, and Robin Wright Penn star in a period drama that made its debut at the 2007 Sundance Film Festival. - Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
Movie Info
Starring:
Theatrical Release Date:
09/19/2008
DVD Release Date:
02/17/2009
Rating:
R
MPAA Reasons:
for a disturbing sexual assault of a young girl, and brief sexuality.
Run Time:
102 min.
Distributor(s):
Empire Film Group
Director(s):
Themes:
Innocence Lost, Domestic Abuse, Southern Gothic, Families in Crisis
Tone:
Bleak, Grim
Keywords:
girl, rock-music, sexual-assault
Country of Origin:
USA - Limited (09-19-2008)
Language:
English
Status:
DVD
