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Before Women Had Wings (TV 1997)Alcoholic Billy reflects on his country-music career that never happened and beats his wife Glory Marie, also a drunk. Grown-up son Hank has moved away, but teenaged Phoebe and sensitive ... See full summary » Director:Lloyd KramerWriter:Connie May Fowler |
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Zora Williams
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| Ellen Barkin | ... |
Glory Marie Jackson
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| Tina Majorino | ... |
Avocet Abigail 'Bird' Jackson
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Phoebe Jackson
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Billy Jackson
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Louis Ippolito
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Hank Jackson
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| Louis Crugnali | ... |
L.J. Ippolito
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David Hart | ... |
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Alcoholic Billy reflects on his country-music career that never happened and beats his wife Glory Marie, also a drunk. Grown-up son Hank has moved away, but teenaged Phoebe and sensitive nine-year-old Bird have to live in the bleak alcoholic atmosphere. Problems escalate after a tragic event. The three females move into a trailer where the girls are subjected to a torrent of abuse from their mom. Fortunately, benign Miss Zora appears like a guardian angel to lift their spirits. Written by Anonymous
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One of them brought her into this world. The other gave her life.Genres:
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2 November 1997 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Oprah Winfrey Presents: Before Women Had Wings See more »Filming Locations:
Ojai, California, USACompany Credits
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Written by June Carter Cash and Merle Kilgore
Performed by Johnny Cash
Courtesy of Columbia Records
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"Ring of Fire"Written by June Carter Cash and Merle Kilgore
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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!