
The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio
She raised ten kids on twenty five words or less.
Directed by Jane Anderson
Produced by ImageMovers, Revolution Studios
A resilient woman's ingenuity and determination sustain her family through economic hardship and domestic struggle, told with warmth and period charm despite underlying darkness.
A Midwestern housewife supports her large family by entering contests for ad slogans sponsored by consumer product companies, while dealing with abuse from her alcoholic husband. Based on a true story.
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Does The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.
Is The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 67% of films.
Is The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio sad? Somewhat. More sad than 61% of films.
Is The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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