Louisa May Alcott [DVD video] : the woman behind Little women

A biography of Louisa May Alcott, the author best known for writing Little women. The script was based on primary sources and the film was shot in original locations. Includes commentary by Alcott scholars.

General Note:

Title from disc surface.

Widescreen presentation ; Stereo or 5.1 Surround.

"All dialogue spoken by historical characters comes from their writings and firsthand accounts." -- At start of film.

Originally produced in 2008 as an episode of the PBS television series, American masters.

Special features: Extended interviews with Geraldine Brooks, Joel Myerson, Sarah Elbert, Daniel Shealy, Madeleine Stern, Jan Turnquist, John Matteson (ca. 31 min.) ; Interview with filmmakers Harriet Reisen and Nancy Porter [from A time to review, hosted by Daniel Berman, ca. 13 min.] ; Love, a poem by Louisa May Alcott, read by Elizabeth Marvel [ca. 3 min. ; includes text of poem onscreen].

Performers:

Elizabeth Marvel, Daniel Gerroll, Jane Alexander.

Contents:

Meet Louisa -- Little girls -- Utopia -- Happiest years -- Work -- Changes -- War -- Louisa's secret -- Romance -- The golden goose -- Celebrity -- Loss -- Legacy -- Last days.

Personal Subject:

Alcott, Louisa May, 1832-1888.

Alcott, Louisa May, 1832-1888-Criticism and interpretation.

Subject Term:

Women authors, American -- 19th century -- Biography.

American fiction -- Women authors -- History and criticism.

American fiction -- 19th century -- History and criticism.

Genre:

Documentary television programs.

Biographical television programs.

Nonfiction television programs.

Television adaptations.