August Okie Film: Where the Red Fern Grows

About the film: 1h37min - Drama, Family - Rated G - English

Originally released in 1974, Where the Red Fern Grows was filmed on location in Oklahoma near the Ozarks. The film is based on the novel of the same name, written in 1961 by Oklahoma's own Wilson Rawls.

Where the Red Fern Grows is the heartwarming and adventurous tale for all ages about a young boy and his quest for his own red-bone hound hunting dogs. Set in the Ozark Mountains during the Great Depression, Billy Coleman works hard and saves his earnings for 2 years to achieve his dream of buying two coonhound pups. He discovers his faith as he faces overwhelming challenges in adventure and tragedy roaming the river bottoms of Cherokee country with "Old Dan" and "Little Ann." The movie follows the inseparable trio as they romp relentlessly through the Ozarks, trying to tree the elusive "Ghost" raccoon. Through these adventures Billy realizes the meaning of true friendship, loyalty, integrity and heroics, in this timeless and poignant coming of age story.

Experience Tulsa Subscribers can enjoy free perks and good company in the Experience Tulsa Lounge in the lobby at 6:30pm before the feature!