Bastard Out of Carolina Resources
Websites
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There's tons of information here about types of sexual violence, statistics, hotlines, information about recovery for victims and loved ones, and tons of other resources.
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It even has a website.
Movie or TV Productions
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Directed by Angelica Houston, winner of an Emmy, and totally 90's.
Articles and Interviews
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Get some insight on Dorothy Allison by reading her essay on her life and how she came to terms with her class and her lesbianism.
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Dorothy Allison inspires you to write, because she hasn't inspired you enough already.
Video
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Dorothy Allison talks about Bastard Out of Carolina and makes you cry in two minutes.
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Be forewarned, it's kind of R-rated at the beginning. The reading starts at 1:20.
Audio
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Ruth and Bone belt this song like there is no tomorrow.
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Patsy Cline doing her thing. This is Anney's favorite.
Images
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Of course she grew up to be even more awesome.
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No, films were not still black and white in 1996.