Gravel In Her Gut and Spit In Her Eye
Dorothy Johnson was a Western writer ahead of her time. Women saved men, heroes died unwept and unsung, whites lived with Indians and benefited from the experience. Three of her stories were made into films and many critics consider "The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance" to be the cornerstone of the modern western. This documentary looks back on Dorothy's life, and her place in history.
- Overview
- Cast
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Gravel In Her Gut and Spit In Her Eye
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
Status
Released
Release Date
Nov 21, 2005
Runtime
0h 27m
Genres
Documentary, Western
Original Title
Gravel In Her Gut and Spit In Her Eye
Director
Bill Bilverstone
Description
Dorothy Johnson was a Western writer ahead of her time. Women saved men, heroes died unwept and unsung, whites lived with Indians and benefited from the experience. Three of her stories were made into films and many critics consider "The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance" to be the cornerstone of the modern western. This documentary looks back on Dorothy's life, and her place in history.
