Hounddog

A provocative Southern tale set in rural Alabama in the late 1950s, Hounddog is the story of a spirited young girl, Lewellen (Dakota Fanning) who lives with her stern grandmother, but spends most of her time with her much-adored Daddy in his dilapidated shack. Daddy's wild side is tempered by his beautiful but troubled girlfriend, Ellen (Robin Wright Penn) who has a mysterious history but calming influence on the lonely, young girl. When Elvis Presley comes to town for a concert, Lewellen is desperate to go but has no money for a ticket. In a naive attempt to get a ticket, Lewellen falls into a compromising situation that steals her innocence and leaves her feeling more alone and hopeless. It is up to the caretaker, Charles (Afemo Omilanmi) to help Lewellen overcome the wounding of her spirit and save her soul. He teaches her to use The Blues to turn her tragedy into a gift...bringing light out of darkness and hope out of adversity.