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Hounddog /

Set in rural Alabama in the late 1950s, Lewellen lives with her stern grandmother, Grammie, 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, who has a mysterious history but calming in...

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Corporate Authors: Empire Film Group (Firm), Motion Picture Group (Firm), Full Moon Films (Firm), Deerjen Productions (Firm), Hannover House (Firm), Empire Home Entertainment (Firm)
Other Authors: Georgiadis, Fotis, Hamilton, Dean, Parkinson, Eric, Gatien, Jen, 1974-, Robins, Lawrence, Dowell, Raye, Leonard, Terry, Kampmeier, Deborah, Fanning, Dakota, 1994-, Laurie, Piper, 1932-, Morse, David, 1953-, Wright, Robin, 1966-, Omilami, Afemo, 1950-
Format: Video DVD
Language:English
Published: Beverly Hills, CA : Hannover House : [2009]
Subjects:
Girls > Alabama > Drama.
Rape victims > Alabama > Drama.
Families > Alabama > Drama.
Blues (Music) > Drama.
Presley, Elvis, > 1935-1977 > Drama.
Fiction films.
Feature films.
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Summary:Set in rural Alabama in the late 1950s, Lewellen lives with her stern grandmother, Grammie, 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, who has a mysterious history but calming influence on the lonely, young girl. Lewellen is deeply talented and finds comfort and safety, as well as a place to put her hurt and rage, in the music of Elvis Presley. When Elvis Presley comes to town for a concert, Lewellen is desperate to go but has no money for a ticket. In a naïve attempt to get a ticket, Lewellen falls into a compromising situation that steals her innocence and leaves her feeling even more alone and hopeless. It is up to the caretaker, Charles, 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.
Item Description:Title from container.
Originally released as a motion picture in 2008.
Special features: "Light out of darkness : the making of 'Hounddog'"; theatrical trailer; photo gallery.
Videorecording.
Physical Description:1 videodisc (99 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Format:DVD; widescreen (1.85:1) presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround, Dolby Digital stereo.
Audience:MPAA rating: R; for a disturbing sexual assault of a young girl, and brief sexuality.
Production Credits:Directors of photography, Ed Lachman, Jim Denault ; editor, Sabine Hoffman ; music, Gisburg Smialek ; additional music performed by Elvis Presley.