This is a story of not just womens rights but their struggle getting those rights. The western frontier was hard gained by men and more importantly women. So many women were left alone while men hunted or sought their riches, leaving them to take care of the home, children, maintaining the farms , while fighting the elements and the natives. This show gave a picture of all of this. It was well acted and showed the women as well as the men as strong people. It seemed that the storyline was accurate with the settling of Texas. The Civil War was felt deep in the heart of Texas , with both North and South being fought for by the Texan men.

A magnificent look at American history.Angelina Jolie and Dana Delaney were standouts (as usual).There was laughter, tears, joy, and excitement - and that was just me!!!I thoroughly recommend this movie as a well acted, and quite accurate from what I've read, drama about the early west.I LOVE American history, and this movie transported me back to a time that was not THAT long ago, but far removed from the comforts of modern times.

True Women is essentially a Western Drama that revolves around the lives and times of 3 women,different in their ideals and personalities but similar in their inner strength and courage.It is a poignant story told vividly and effectively on the plains of Texas.It successfully avoids stereotypes and builds up stong,real characters. I loved this movie and I'd watch it over again in a heartbeat!!!This was one story that was truly moulded and made by its actors.Every actor was seemingly made for their respective character.Delaney,Gish and Jolie gave impressive performances but the most spectacular piece of acting for me was that of Tina Majorino,in every movie I have seen featuring this young actress she has always given a performance far more mature than one does expect of her and her role as young Euphemia was no different.There were times in this movie where certain events didn't exactly fit and moments when certain actors seemed uneasy and slipped out of character but the momentum was quickly regained.This movie I think is one of those few movies that truly and sincerely celebrates WOMEN!

I was kinda looking forward to this movie, hoping for something at least close to historically accurate. What I saw was an overwrought, melodramatic, unnecessary-death-a-minute mess.I only watched it all the way through because a couple of others in the room seemed to enjoy it, but I lost count of the number of times I said, "Oh, C'mon!".It's a pretty movie (shot in the Texas hill country), but not a very good one.