A shy boy grows up in 1940s Mississippi with the help of his beloved dog, Skip. Skip leads Willie through the best parts of his life; his boyhood days. Before Skip is introduced into the Morrisâ lives, Willie lacks friends, especially those his own ⦠Skip, having always been a friendly dog, is known by everyone in the town, including black people - significant because Mississippi was still segregated at the time. Another quote from this book that really touched me was at the end when Morris somberly says, âThey buried him under our elm tree, they said â yet this was not totally true. My Dog Skip is a true story based on the early life of Willie Morris and his pet dog, Skip. The film is narrated by that of an older Willie Morris, reminiscing on those early memories that have become so precious to him. I truly recommend watching a movie called âMY DOG SKIPâ which was based on a true story. Directed by Jay Russell. A young Frankie Muniz gives a charming and committed performance, the supporting cast is ⦠My Dog Skip is a heartwarming but also heartbreaking coming-of-age story of a growing friendship between a young boy and his dog that is marvelously acted and directed. Willie, as told through the voice of an on-screen narrator (who is supposed to be an older Willie) recounts the events of one particular Summer that changed his life forever. Skip, an English smooth-haired fox terrier, came into his life when Morris was 9 years old and he immediately became that special dog that ranks above all the others. (My Dog Skip, 118). My Dog Skip (2000) is based on the autobiographical novel of the same title by Willie Morris. My Dog Skip is the true life story of author, Willie Morris. Thanks to Skip, Willie now has three friends, and a girlfriend, Rivers. "Skip died", Daddy said. This coming of age movie includes a line-up of well-known actors, including Frankie Muniz, Luke Wilson, Kevin Bacon, and Diane Lane. My Dog Skip is your typical coming-of-age story, but this time with a furry friend along for the journey. The story follows a young boy who canât seem to make any friends in his new ⦠I personally enjoyed this book and highly recommend it for pleasure reading. The last scene from the movie "My Dog Skip". Directed by (1) Writing credits (2) Cast (48) Produced by (6) Music by (1) Cinematography by (1) Film Editing by (2) Casting By (2) Production Design by (1) Set Decoration by (1) Costume Design by (1) Makeup Department (9) Production Management (3) Going back to the good ol' days of childhood here. The name Willie Morris might sound familar as he was a very successful author, and in fact the ⦠My Dog Skip (2000) Full Cast & Crew. My Dog Skip is a heartwarming but also heartbreaking coming-of-age story of a growing friendship between a young boy and his dog that is marvelously acted and directed. Itâs a wonderful coming of age movie featuring the cute little dog named Skip, of course. Going back to the good ol' days of childhood here. A young Frankie Muniz gives a charming and committed performance, the supporting cast is ⦠For he really lay buried in my heart.â (My Dog Skip, 118). Itâs full of funny little moments and captures the essence of youth, especially about the special relationship between the only ⦠"I recieved a trans-atlantic call one day. With Frankie Muniz, Kevin Bacon, Diane Lane, Luke Wilson.