TV series

A Will of their Own

1998 · 1 season

A sweeping, earnest family saga that moves slowly through decades, asking you to sit with its women as they push against the limits of their time.

Overview: A Will of their Own is a 1998 American television mini-series directed by Karen Arthur. The film follows six generations of females within one family, and their struggle for power and independence in America. The film debuted on October 18, 1998 on the NBC network to strong critical reviews. It was released to DVD late 2003.
How it feels: Earnest, melancholic, warm and tense. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Family, gender, power, class
Content: Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
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Tone: earneststrength 3 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
warmstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: family
gender
power
class
justice
Places: small town
big city
countryside
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: ensemble
serialised
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild