CS #56 THE SOUTHERNER (1945) JEAN RENOIR

CS #56 THE SOUTHERNER (1945) JEAN RENOIR

Directed by the legendary Jean Renoir, The Southerner (1945) tells the deeply human story of Sam Tucker, a poor cotton picker who sets out to build a better life for his family on a farm in Texas. Faced with droughts, floods, poverty, and hardship, the Tucker family must rely on resilience, hard work, and hope to survive.

This poignant, beautifully shot drama is a powerful reflection on the struggles of working-class Americans in the rural South. With strong performances and a sincere depiction of grit and dignity, The Southerner remains a standout of 1940s social realism.