Playing a precocious but abused 12-year-old who finds comfort in Elvis Presley's music, doe-eyed Dakota Fanning steps away from family fare with this powerful drama set in Alabama. While she suppresses her painful memories, will her seemingly indestructible spirit shatter when she suffers a shocking tragedy? Written and directed by Deborah Kampmeier, the film also stars David Morse, Piper Laurie and Robin Wright Penn.
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Hounddog (2008)
Playing a precocious but abused 12-year-old who finds comfort in Elvis Presley's music, doe-eyed Dakota Fanning steps away from family fare with this powerful drama set in Alabama. While she suppresses her painful memories, will her seemingly indestructible spirit shatter when she suffers a shocking tragedy? Written and directed by Deborah Kampmeier, the film also stars David Morse, Piper Laurie and Robin Wright Penn.
