Jane Fonda gives an Emmy-winning performance as Gertie Nevels, a pioneer woman and the mother of five from the Kentucky hills who is forced to uproot her children to follow her husband Clovis (Levon Helm) to Detroit when he finds work during World War II. One setback follows another and shattering tragedy strikes the family. It's all up to Gertie to find new strength, courage and determination to keep her family together and strong.

Starring:

Mike Bacarella, Etel Billig, Phyllis Boyens, Nikki Creswell, David Dawson, Diane Dorsey, Christine Ebersole, Jane Fonda, Derek Googe, Cheryl Hamada, James N. Harrell, Ann Hearn, Dan Hedaya, Levon Helm, Susan Kingsley

Genre:

Drama