Movie #548 "Prizewinner of Defiance, Ohio" I really enjoyed. Based on a true story of a mother who is able to feed and clothe her 10 children from her prize winnings, while her husband drinks his salary away, the movie really shows the desperation at times this mother went through to keep a roof over her kids' heads while they were growing up. The story is written by one of the daughters, so we see the movie through her eyes, so it's a bit kinder to the dad than probably he deserves. I was really impressed with Woody Harrelson in this movie --- saw something different in him, and it worked ----and Juliana Moore is always fun to watch. I can't say enough about this film --- very different topic, very honest, biographical, and of the times. Funny and tragic, sometimes all in the same scene. I highly recommend it.
I rated this 5 out of 5 stars
The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio
(2005) PG-13
With 10 children to feed, postwar Ohio housewife Evelyn Ryan (Julianne Moore) has gotten used to being resourceful, stretching her husband's meager salary to the limit. But when clipping coupons won't cut it, she's forced to rely on her creativity. Woody Harrelson and Laura Dern co-star in this uncommon comedy-drama based on a heartwarming memoir by Ryan's daughter, Terry, who recounts her mother's knack for winning contests.
Genre:Dramas, Independent Movies, Dramas based on a book, Dramas based on real life, Independent Dramas, Dramas based on contemporary literature, 20th Century Period Pieces
Availability: DVD
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