In the 1930s, Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings moves to Florida's backwaters to write in peace. She feels bothered by affectionate men, editors and confused neighbors, but soon she connects and writes The Yearling, a classic of American literature.
Acting
Rip Torn's cracker-barrel philosopher with hidden grief.
Cinematography
Florida swamp as lush, humid character, not postcard.
Writing
Julius Epstein's script respects silence and struggle.
Director
Martin Ritt
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The real Cross Creek is now a Florida state park, and Rawlings' house is preserved exactly as depicted.
This was Alfre Woodard's first major film role after her breakthrough in 'Remember My Name'—her Geechee helped establish the 'dignified Southern Black woman' archetype she'd later subvert.
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