Where the Red Fern Grows, A Cherokee Legacy

It’s one of the most iconic childhood movies ever. Where the Red Fern Grows is a coming-of-age story about a boy and his two coon dogs, set and filmed in Cherokee and Adair counties at a time when life was simple and family values were at a premium. Learn more about Cherokee author Wilson Rawls and meet Cherokee Nation citizens who were part of the 1974 movie, as they give behind the scenes insight to the classic novel brought to life in the hills of the Cherokee Nation.

[@alishadawn6636]

No matter how many times u watch the movie u still cry

[@lolabunny6364]

This movie is near and dear to my heart

[@sammii_more]

I watched the movie when I was 8 years old and cried and cried. The 1974 one is better than the new one… you can’t remake a masterpiece

[@wedigm]

Wilson Rawls and Sophie Rawls were my Uncle and Aunt. I was great finding this. I do presentations to young children. Thank you.

[@ojofelixnm3608]

Mine too. I know something you don't know. Grew up listening to his whoppers.

[@chattjedi]

Your uncle was such an amazing impact on my life thank you from your contribution to my childhood.

[@angiekhaines9692]

I watch movie. I cried my eyes out. Love the movie though. I have a dashhound though. Sometimes they get pretty loud.

[@derekabbott2673]

Best movie in world

[@katesmith8897]

My redbone coonhound pawed at my phone when he saw this

[@christinabissinger9550]

Thats so amazing how Rex got interviewed! He was my favourite character!

[@helenkitson2796]

I broke my heart when I watched the movie

[@alblakesley3284]

U know the first edition book of where the red fern grows should be kept in the library of Congress

[@scoggintv5941]

I live real close to were they filmed the 1974 version

[@scoggintv5941]

That opening image of the river and the house I think of when I was a baby

[@lolabunny6364]

Where was it filmed at?

[@GarnettM]

I remember the movie as a kid , Whole theater Cried like babies , We had a Redbone Male byt got into porkupines to many times vet gave him to much seditive to many times ,But Great dogs .

[@Awesomesowce]

awesome

[@richardterry1889]

It is a beautiful story.

[@kimlsnyder]

Read this at school

[@PioneerCity1767]

It's not a true story.