The DuSable Museum of African American History

Children’s Penny Cinema: “Sounder”

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 family faces the daily struggles of Depression-era sharecroppers, a loyal dog 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. (98 minutes)