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Director:
Writer (WGA):
Connie May Fowler (written by)
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Release Date:
2 November 1997 (USA) more
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Tagline:
One of them brought her into this world. The other gave her life.
Plot:
Alcoholic Billy reflects on his country-music career that never happened and beats his wife Glory Marie... more | add synopsis
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Awards:
Nominated for Golden Globe. Another 2 wins & 3 nominations more
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(4 articles)
Barkin Eyes First Starring Role In TV Series
 (From WENN. 29 January 2009, 11:05 AM, PST)

Emmy Winners
 (From Studio Briefing - Film News. 14 September 1998)

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Cast

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Oprah Winfrey ... Zora Williams

Ellen Barkin ... Glory Marie Jackson

Tina Majorino ... Avocet Abigail 'Bird' Jackson

Julia Stiles ... Phoebe Jackson

John Savage ... Billy Jackson

Burt Young ... Louis Ippolito

William Lee Scott ... Hank Jackson

Louis Crugnali ... L.J. Ippolito
David Hart ... Sheriff
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Oprah Winfrey Presents: Before Women Had Wings
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Runtime:
96 min | Israel:92 min
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1.33 : 1 more
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Ring of Fire more

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Compelling, 16 March 2009
7/10
Author: VIPMafia (ragingbull1@live.com.au) from Australia

I was lucky enough to pick this up on video. Surely is a great movie with some good acting, and very emotional scenes. Oprah Winfrey worlds richest female, and arguably most-giving celebrity stars as one who tries and helps her new friend from her alcoholic mother and violent path. A low-budget drama, but as mentioned they're several emotional scenes and might shred a tear in your eye. I suggest you all give this a watch, especially if you've had or witnessed the problems illustrated in the movie, it will touch you in a different spot. It's also got a rare opinionated ending, whereas the viewers can decide, if it's a good or bad thing. By all means one of Oprah's best movies, and one to look out for - for every Oprah fan!

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