
After a string of abusive relationships, Wanda abandons her family and seeks solace in the company of a petty criminal.
Directed by Barbara Loden, Wanda leans on a strong ensemble — Barbara Loden, Michael Higgins, Dorothy Shupenes — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1970.
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A withdrawn young man, Leland Fitzgerald is imprisoned for the murder of a mentally disabled boy, who also happened to be the brother of his girlfriend, Becky. As the community struggles to deal with the killing, Pearl Madison, a teacher at the prison, decides to write about Leland's case. Meanwhile, others affected by the murder, including Becky and her sister, Julie, must contend with their own problems.
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