Sounder (1972) : Nathan Lee Morgan, an African-American sharecropper, steals food from his neighbor to feed his hungry family and is arrested, leaving his wife, Rebecca, and their three children to endure the hardships of prejudice and poverty in the Depression-era South.

Dog of Flanders (1959) : A charming tale of love, friendship and a dog named Patrasche. Nello and his grandfather live a poor, unhappy life, until they find a wounded dog by the side of the road. They care for their new friend, who recovers and gives Nello the hope to pursue his dream of becoming an artist.