American Masters

Louisa May Alcott: The Woman Behind 'Little Women'

Season 23 Episode 8 | 1hr 23m 09s

Louisa May Alcott: The Woman Behind ‘Little Women’ is the first film biography about the celebrated author and reveals a remarkable woman, ahead of her time, who was much more than a writer of children’s books.

Aired: 12/14/09 | Expires: 12/31/20

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