Woman Walks Ahead

"Defy your times"

Jun 29 2018 R 1h 41m
Biography, Drama, History

Based on a true story, this riveting western follows a headstrong New York widow as she journeys west to meet Sioux chief Sitting Bull, facing off with an army officer intent on war with Native Americans.

Plot

The story follows Catherine Weldon (Jessica Chastain), who moved from Brooklyn to the Standing Rock Reservation in Dakota Territory to help Sioux chieftain Sitting Bull keep the land for his people. Weldon wrote letters to the federal government on behalf of Sitting Bull and lived on the land for several years with her son.

Written by

Steven Knight

Directed by

Susanna White

Production Countries

United Kingdom, United States of America

Production Companies

Bedford Falls Productions, Potboiler Productions, Black Bicycle Entertainment

Languages

English

Awards

7 wins & 5 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
8,789
Average Rating
6.7 out of 10
Metascore
51
Popularity
NA