Sounder

Starring:Cicely Tyson, Paul Winfield, Kevin Hooks, Carmen Mathews, Taj Mahal, James Best, Eric Hooks, Yvonne Jarrell, Sylvia Kuumba Williams, Teddy Airhart, Richard Durham, Myrl Sharkey, Inez Durham, William T. Bennett, Rev. Thomas N. Phillips, Jerry Leggio, Spencer Bradford, Janet MacLachlan
Director: Martin Ritt
Studio: Sterling Ent
Product Type: DVD

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In a quirk of film history, this new version of the 1972 classic is directed by Kevin Hooks--who played the central role of the sharecropper's son in the original. That's a nice full circle, although it leaves unanswered a basic question: why bother remaking a movie that got it right the first time? The story is simplicity: a black family in the Depression suffers when the father is arrested for stealing a ham. The punishment? Five years, hard labor. Sounder has an under-rehearsed, rushed quality common to low-budget TV pictures, although Carl Lumbly brings a powerful presence to the role of the father. (That's Paul Winfield, the star of the original, as the teacher who befriends the son.) The shortcomings may not matter much to the young audiences Disney targets, as they'll probably be too busy rooting for the return of the dog that gives the movie its name. --Robert Horton

Description

From the classic book by William H. Armstrong comes Disney's all-new production of SOUNDER, an uplifting story of one boy's faith, strength, and dogged determination. As Boy's (Daniel Lee Robertson III) family faces the daily struggles of Depression-era sharecroppers, a loyal coonhound named Sounder becomes their only real friend. Food is scarce, and nightly hunting trips offer little relief. In an act of desperation, Father steals to feed his hungry family. When Father is convicted, it triggers Boy's courageous journey to find him in the labor camps. Boy comes a long way to discover much more -- a friendly teacher, a hunger to read, and a better life.

Customer Reviews:

Not as good as the ORIGINAL - as is for most things in LIFE.......2003-12-05

There is something authentic about the original that this new version lacks. I remember being a child in school watching the Cicely Tyson & Paul Winfield classic, and I'm just being honest, but nothing beats the original. If you're going to watch the modern remake, do yourself the favor and enjoy the classic too! It's one-of-a-kind :)

I loved it!.......2003-05-07

Even though this production was my cousin, Daniel Lee Robertson's first movie, I'm not going to be biased. I loved it!!!

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Martin Ritt (Hud) directed this wonderful 1972 drama about a family of African American sharecroppers in rural Louisiana during the Great Depression. When the father is sent to jail for stealing food to feed his family, the others regroup in order to survive. Cicely Tyson brings grace and strength to her role, and director Martin Ritt pushes the story well past nostalgia toward an understated but obvious look at burgeoning self-determination among blacks (even the roots of future militancy). If Ritt, a white director, can't get any closer to the characters' experience than he already does, he is still a fine storyteller and this is a terrific tale. --Tom Keogh

Customer Reviews:

Sounder.......2007-05-13

This is a a wonderful movie about a man that's separated from his family down in the southern states. It's wonderfully acted, and the son is perfect for the part. I can watch this over, and over. My kids love it too. The one thing I don't like is how much your website sells it for. After all, what DVD is worth thirty dollars if it isn't a multiple disc set? I got this at Wal-Mart for seven dollars, so why pay thirty? Get real guys, and start shopping around. This isn't a rare DVD, you can find it anywhere. If a movie store can rent it, then they can order you one for way cheaper too.

Great classic.......2007-02-08

Father and son bonding with the family dog is spectacular. Good family movie that will not disapoint you. Hard times in Depression era Louisiana forces a father to go through great lengths to support his family. The end result was that you can't keep a man down for too long as long as he has a family behind him.

Wonderful Classic.......2007-01-19

A well done version of a time honored classic. My only issue with this movie is that it may prevent many children from reading a great book. (Yes, I am a teacher!) It's a great story about a family supporting one another, even during the hardest of times. Do your best to ignore bad reviews from people not even aware that "Sounder", was a book, first. It was also a Newberry winner, an award given for exceptional children's literature. I would highly recommend this video for family viewing as well as classroom use. I generally use the movie as an added resource when my class reads the book.
Yes, dvd quality could have been better, but I am not allowing that to alter my rating.

a Classic.......2006-10-12

a CLASSIC of American Cinema in the golden age of American Cinema. Beautiful perfomances and able to be watched and understood by the whole family - full of thoughts on family, morality, justice, endurance and love.

Negative Reviews for this film are misleading!.......2006-10-09

Just re-watching this film recorded on my DVR after many years - simply excellent portrayal - agree w/ those who rated this movie 4*-5*, well deserved. The lower ratings should be ignored - a number relate to the 'poor' DVD transfers, and although I agree that quality transfers are desirable these should not bear on the overall rating of the film's quality (perhaps several rating categories are needed?). Finally, the rating of 1* by Cynthia Ward should be not only ignored but abolished from the entire list of reviews - don't know if she had a 'personal' reason to rate this film undeservedly or just wants to promote her book? But just the simple comment of better acting & a better director reflects utter ignorance; Martin Ritt, the director of this film, also made the following movies - 'The Long, Hot Summer', 'Black Orchid', 'Hud', 'The Spy Who Came in from the Cold', 'Hombre', 'The Great White Hope', 'Conrack', & 'Norma Rae' - just to mention some of his output. Bottom line - give this film a viewing & completely ignore Ward's rating - you'll be pleasantly pleased.

DVD GARMIN GPSMAP 192C/198C SOUNDER CHARTPLOTTER

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DVD GARMIN GPSMAP 192C/198C SOUNDER CHARTPLOTTER
Starring: Garmin Gpsmap 192 & 198c Sounder
Manufacturer: BENNETT MARINE VIDEO
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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UPC - 097278013252
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ASIN: B000E6GCG6
Release Date: 2006-01-01

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The most comprehensive, instructional, training DVD to teach you all the features & functions & HOW TO USE your unit. This step-by-step training DVD walks you through the key features of the unit and gets you up and running in no time. Learn everything you need to know to begin using your new satellite navigator. Teaches: Initializing the receiver & acquiring your position, Position & datums, Storing your position & saving it as a waypoint, Navigation principles & terms, Using the navigation display & features, Forming & navigating to waypoints, Forming & following routes, Editing waypoints & routes, Following previous tracks. Specifications Format DVD Run Time 40 min.

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GARMIN GPSMAP 182C & 188/188C SOUNDER

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GARMIN GPSMAP 192C/198C SOUNDER CHARTPLOTTER

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GARMIN GPSMAP 192C/198C SOUNDER CHARTPLOTTER

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Getting started with your Garmin GPS unit has never been easier! This is the most comprehensive, instructional, training DVD to teach you all the features & functions & HOW TO USE your Garmin unit. This step-by-step instructional training DVD walks you through the key features of the Garmin units from the basics to advanced operation. Learn everything you need to know to begin using your new satellite navigator, from projecting waypoints to mapping fishing areas and setting up routes.

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Garmin GPSMAP 182C & 188/188C Sounder

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BENNETT DVD GARMIN GPS 182C 188 188C SOUNDER

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Manufacturer: Ayngaran International
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