Before Women Had Wings
“In a world of abuse and violence, one person gave her hope”
Synopsis
An adaptation of Connie May Fowler's 1996 novel tracing the unlikely friendship between a young white girl, daughter of an alcoholic mother and a no-good father, and a tender-hearted but reclusive black woman in the rural South of the '60s.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lloyd Kramer
- Screenplay & Story
- Lloyd Kramer
- Original Score
- Anton Sanko
- Original Title
- Before Women Had Wings
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Harpo Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lloyd Kramer
Lloyd Kramer, Connie May Fowler
Anton Sanko
Ericson Core
Stephen Semel
Jay Benson, Oprah Winfrey, Kate Forte
Department Leadership Roster
Lloyd Kramer
Director
Lloyd Kramer
Screenplay
Jay Benson
Producer
Ericson Core
Director of Photography
Connie May Fowler
Writer
Stephen Semel
Editor
Oprah Winfrey
Producer
Joe Rainey
Production Design
Catherine Adair
Costume Design
Anton Sanko
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Before Women Had Wings
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Before Women Had Wings about?
An adaptation of Connie May Fowler's 1996 novel tracing the unlikely friendship between a young white girl, daughter of an alcoholic mother and a no-good father, and a tender-hearted but reclusive black woman in the rural South of the '60s.
Who directed Before Women Had Wings?
Before Women Had Wings was directed by Lloyd Kramer.
Who stars in Before Women Had Wings?
The principal cast of Before Women Had Wings includes Ellen Barkin, Tina Majorino, Oprah Winfrey, Julia Stiles, Burt Young.
When was Before Women Had Wings released and how long is it?
Before Women Had Wings was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Before Women Had Wings?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Before Women Had Wings was composed by Anton Sanko.
Is Before Women Had Wings based on a book or true story?
Before Women Had Wings is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Connie May Fowler".