Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot

Set in a rural, predominantly Black community in Texas. Characters—who are loving, inspiring, and complex—are largely Black and Latino, with a strong Black woman at the heart of the story. Shows that Black rural life is just as nuanced as urban life. Also shows some of the harsh realities of raising children who've suffered mental and physical trauma. One positive main character, Princeton, has an unspecified disability; he's played by Taj Johnson, who isn't disabled. Director and writers are White, and Black actor Letitia Wright executive-produces.

Allusions to and brief views of domestic violence, including a woman being slapped and shot. Brief scene of children in peril amid gunshots. Descriptions of violence and trauma, such as rape and physical violence. A boy's torso has burn marks from past abuse. Donna spanks Terri after Terri talks back. Donna is grieving the loss of her mother.

Language includes "bitch," "hell," and exclamatory use of phrases like "Lord Jesus" and "Lord."

A negative character smokes. Descriptions of drug use in relation to children being neglected and abused by parents or guardians who are addicted to drugs.