Overview

A Single Woman is a distinct, lively portrait of Jeannette Rankin (the first American woman elected to Congress; also a suffragist, peace activist and reformer) that takes us from her childhood in 1880's Montana, to her last television interview in 1972. Deliciously political, occasionally chilling, ironic and idiosyncratic, A Single Woman illuminates the role of the individual in the American legislative process with a whimsical amalgamation of storytelling, high-powered discourse and communion. The program is a filmed version of the successful stage play.

Cast

Jeanmarie Simpson, Patricia Arquette, Joyce Julianne Auer, Karen Black, Traber Burns, Kate Connor, Peter Coyote, Cameron Crain

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What is "A Single Woman" about?

A Single Woman is a distinct, lively portrait of Jeannette Rankin (the first American woman elected to Congress; also a suffragist, peace activist and reformer) that takes us from her childhood in 1880's Montana, to her last television interview in 1972. Deliciously political, occasionally chilling, ironic and idiosyncratic, A Single Woman illuminates the role of the individual in the American legislative process with a whimsical amalgamation of storytelling, high-powered discourse and communion. The program is a filmed version of the successful stage play.

When was "A Single Woman" released?

A Single Woman was released in 2008.

Who stars in "A Single Woman"?

The cast includes Jeanmarie Simpson, Patricia Arquette, Joyce Julianne Auer, Karen Black.