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How to Make an American Quilt

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Ensemble drama based on the novel by Whitney Otto.

Student Finn Dodd, unsettled by the prospect of marriage and motherhood, goes home to spend the summer with her grandmother and great aunt. As she listens to them swap memories of love and disappointment, Finn comes to understand what it is she really wants.
(Widescreen)
(1995, 12) (S) (W) ***
Films: pp 60-65

Contributors

Based on the novel by:
Whitney Otto
Director:
Jocelyn Moorhouse
Finn:
Winona Ryder
Hy:
Ellen Burstyn
Glady Joe:
Anne Bancroft
Sally:
Kate Capshaw
Sam:
Dermot Mulroney
Anna:
Maya Angelou
Marianna:
Alfre Woodard
Em:
Jean Simmons
Constance:
Kate Nelligan
Arthur:
Rip Torn
Young Sophia:
Samantha Mathis
Finn's father:
Adam Baldwin
Young Glady Joe:
Claire Danes
Young Hy:
Alicia Goranson
James:
Denis Arndt
Dean:
Derrick O'Connor

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