Bastard Out of Carolina Resources

Websites

RAINN: Rape, Abuse, & Incest National Network

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.

Yes, Greenville County is a real place.

It even has a website.

Movie or TV Productions

Bastard Out of Carolina (1996)

Directed by Angelica Houston, winner of an Emmy, and totally 90's.

Articles and Interviews

A Question of Class

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.

On the Twentieth Anniversary of Bastard Out of Carolina

Dorothy Allison inspires you to write, because she hasn't inspired you enough already.

Video

Author Views: Dorothy Allison

Dorothy Allison talks about Bastard Out of Carolina and makes you cry in two minutes.

Dorothy Allison reads an excerpt from Bastard Out of Carolina

Be forewarned, it's kind of R-rated at the beginning. The reading starts at 1:20.

Audio

"Pistol Packin' Mama"—Al Dexter and his Troopers (1943)

Ruth and Bone belt this song like there is no tomorrow.

"It Wasn't God Who Made Honky Tonk Angels"—Patsy Cline

Patsy Cline doing her thing. This is Anney's favorite.

Images

Young Dorothy Allison looking wicked cool on a motorcycle

Of course she grew up to be even more awesome.

Jennifer Jason Leigh and Jena Malone as Anney and Bone in the 1996 film adaptation

No, films were not still black and white in 1996.