During World War II, hard-luck farmer Colvis Nevels leaves his rural Kentucky home to take a factory job in bustling Detroit. Reluctantly accompanying Colvis is his long-suffering wife, Gertie, a talented woodcarver set in her traditional ways. When the perils of city life and Colvis' reckless squandering of money send the Nevels into precarious financial straits, Gertie starts a business making hand-carved dolls in order to provide for her family.
13th May 1984
42 years ago
2 hours 22 minutes
Finishes at 4:44pm
Won 2 Primetime Emmys. 5 wins & 7 nominations total
7.5/10
70%
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