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Louisa May Alcott
Louisa May Alcott
Writer
(Nov 28, 1832 - Mar 16, 1888)
KNOWN FOR
The Little Women Trilogy
QUOTE
""I am not afraid of storms, for I am learning how to sail my ship.""
— Little Women
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Louisa May Alcott: The Woman Behind 'Little Women'
(Dec 2009)
Directed by Directed by Nancy Porter
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December 15, 2009
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 Interview with Director Nancy Porter & Writer Harriet Reisen
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 The Character of Jo March
The Character of Jo March
 Director’s Statement
Director’s Statement

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