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Hounddog

6.3

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Original title

Hounddog

Year

2008

Running time

98 min.

Country

United States

Director

Deborah Kampmeier

Screenwriter

Deborah Kampmeier

Cast

Music

Gisburg Smialek

Cinematography

Edward Lachman, Jim Denault, Stephen Thompson

Producer

Full Moon Films, Deerjen Films, The Motion Picture Group

Genre

Drama | 1950s. Poverty. Southern Gothic. Independent Film (US)

Synopsis

Like a lily growing in the swamp, Lewellen, a precocious southern girl, radiates splendor amidst the murk that surrounds her. She is being raised by her abusive father and disciplinarian grandmother, and finds comfort, joy, and strength in music--she is obsessed with Elvis Presley and breaks into his songs whenever the mood strikes. In addition to music, playing in the woods with her friend, Buddy, brings a few other moments of childhood happiness. Their playing drifts toward innocent sexual games, however, and it becomes evident that Lewellen has a painful history that she keeps buried inside. When another tragedy strikes, will her spirit finally break, or will her inspiring resiliency carry her on?

Awards: 2007: Sundance Film Festival: Nominated for Grand Jury Prize

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Hounddog

2008

Deborah Kampmeier

6.3

(489)