The American Woman: Portraits of Courage (TV 1976)

Developed from Anne Grant's book, Our North American Foremothers, this film recreates historical moments and women who fought for equality and freedom over the span of the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries.

Director:

Robert Deubel

Writers:

Anne Grant, Gaby Monet

Stars:

Patricia Neal, Walter Abel, Jonelle Allen

1 win.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Patricia Neal	...	Narrator
Walter Abel	...	Judge
Jonelle Allen	...	Rosa Parks
Helen Gallagher	...	Mary Harris Jones
Katherine Glass	...	Sybil Lexington
Joan Hackett	...	Belva Lockwood
Hal Holden	...	The Husband (Belva Lockwood Trial)
Celeste Holm	...	Elizabeth Cady Stanton
Frank Langella	...	John Adams
Jacqueline Mayro	...	The Wife (Belva Lockwood Trial)
Claudia McNeil	...	Sojourner Truth
Joanna Miles	...	Abigail Adams
Melba Moore	...	Harriet Tubman
Kate Mulgrew	...	Deborah Sampson
Lois Nettleton	...	Susan B. Anthony

Storyline

Developed from Anne Grant's book, Our North American Foremothers, this film recreates historical moments and women who fought for equality and freedom over the span of the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries.

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Plot Keywords:

john adams

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

20 May 1976 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Concepts Unlimited

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

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