Woman Walks Ahead
Release Date: June 29, 2018
Studio: A24
Director: Susanna White
MPAA Rating: R (for brief violence and language)
Screenwriter: Steven Knight
Genre: Drama, Western
Starring: Jessica Chastain, Michael Greyeyes, Sam Rockwell, Ciaran Hinds, Chaske Spencer, Bill Camp
Plot Summary: Inspired by true events, "Woman Walks Ahead" follows Catherine Weldon, a widowed artist from New York in the 1880s, who travelled to North Dakota to paint a portrait of Chief Sitting Bull. After some initial tension, the two strike up an improbable but deeply committed friendship, joining forces to take on the U.S. government in a pivotal battle for Native American land rights. The movie features great classical storytelling but also a completely revisionist portrait of the American West, unfolding a unique and compelling story through the eyes of an unflappable, singularly determined female protagonist and a three dimensional and deeply heroic Native American leader. The filmmakers collaborated closely with the Native American community throughout production to ensure the individuals and culture portrayed in the film were authentic and accurate.
Release Date: June 29, 2018
Studio: A24
Director: Susanna White
MPAA Rating: R (for brief violence and language)
Screenwriter: Steven Knight
Genre: Drama, Western
Starring: Jessica Chastain, Michael Greyeyes, Sam Rockwell, Ciaran Hinds, Chaske Spencer, Bill Camp
Plot Summary: Inspired by true events, "Woman Walks Ahead" follows Catherine Weldon, a widowed artist from New York in the 1880s, who travelled to North Dakota to paint a portrait of Chief Sitting Bull. After some initial tension, the two strike up an improbable but deeply committed friendship, joining forces to take on the U.S. government in a pivotal battle for Native American land rights. The movie features great classical storytelling but also a completely revisionist portrait of the American West, unfolding a unique and compelling story through the eyes of an unflappable, singularly determined female protagonist and a three dimensional and deeply heroic Native American leader. The filmmakers collaborated closely with the Native American community throughout production to ensure the individuals and culture portrayed in the film were authentic and accurate.
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