Catherine's Story

Catherine is reading Kate Chopin's short story, when Chopin's fictional heroine appears in the flesh to help Catherine escape an abusive husband.

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Premiere Date
February 1, 2000
Length
60 minutes
Funding Initiative
Open Call
  • Award laurels-r Created with Sketch.
    1999 WorldFest - Flagstaff International Film Festival-Finalist
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    2000 IRTS Intl Radio and Television Society Professional Video Production Competition-1st place, Documentary/Drama/Comedy Category
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    2000 Broadcast Education Association-Third Place in TV Narrative, Faculty Production Competition
    • Producer

    Mary John

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    The Film

    Catherine is reading one of Kate Chopin's short stories. Suddenly, the strong, independent woman from the story appears in the flesh to help Catherine in her struggle against an abusive husband, in this drama about domestic violence.

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