Bone by Bone by Bone

FRIENDSHIP BETWEEN WHITE AND BLACK in 1950s Tennessee. Tony Johnston draws on her own childhood memories to limn a portrait of a sensitive and compassionate boy fighting for a friendship his father forbids.. Davids daddy is determined that his son will grow up to be a doctor like himself. David studies the human bones and secretly teaches them in turn to his black friend Malcolm. In a rage Dr. Church forbids Malcolm to ever enter their home--and threatens to kill him if he does. David tries to change his daddys mind. but when Malcolm crosses the line Dr. Church grabs his shotgun.