Plot & Details
Adapted from Elizabeth Forsythe Hailey's best-selling novel, Woman of Independent Means follows the journey of a woman forced to face fresh challenges following the unexpected death of her husband. Sally Field stars as Bess Steer Garner, a widow who documents her many triumphs and tragedies in a series of poignant letters.
- Genre(s): Drama
- Run Time: 316min.
- DVD Release Date: 07/29/2008
- Director(s): Robert Greenwald
- Starring: Sally Field , Ron Silver , Tony Goldwyn , Jack Thompson , Sheila McCarthy
- Themes: Death of a Partner
- Keywords: courage,determination,letter,perseverance,resolution [determination],widow/widower
- Language: English
Awards
Golden Globes
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Hollywood Foreign Press Association | Best Performance by an Actress in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television | Sally Field | Nominated |
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