Janice Woods Windle's novel "Real Women" inspired the made-for-TV film. From the Texan Revolution to the early women's suffrage movement, the video spans approximately fifty years of mid-19th-century women's history. Three women—Sarah Ashby McClure, Euphemia Ashby King, and Georgia Lawshe Woods—face life in the American West.
During the Texas Revolution, Dana Delany plays Sarah Ashby McClure, a strong-willed woman who moves to Texas with her family. Sarah is motivated to provide for her children and defend her family after losing her spouse and home. Sarah's sister, Euphemia Ashby King, is played by Annabeth Gish. Angelina Jolie plays Georgia Lawshe Woods, a strong, independent woman who succeeds in business.
The three women's love, battle, and adventure story spans the film. . While the protagonists fight for independence and equality, the film explores sisterhood, parenting, and women's rights.
"Real Women" is a powerful and moving video about Western women's strength. The historical accuracy, lead actresses' performances, and attention to detail make it a must-see for women's history and American West buffs.
clever dialogue:
"My grandma was a queen!" (Angelina Jolie plays Georgia Lawshe Woods)
"I guess those things don't get passed down." (Dana Delany plays Sarah Ashby McClure, responding to the above claim).
Part 1 of 2. Covering nearly fifty years of mid-19th-century turmoil, from the tumultuous Texas Revolution to the early women's suffrage movement, "True Women" is a gripping tale of endurance, love, and above all, gritty female determination. A sweeping saga of love, war and adventure... survival and triumphs of Sarah Ashby McClure, Euphemia Ashby King and Georgia Lawshe Woods. Starring Dana Delany, Annabeth Gish, and a young Angelina Jolie. First Aired on May 18th 1997.
