5 Things you don't know about Louisa May Alcott (VIDEO)

5 Things you don't know about Louisa May Alcott -
from the film, Louisa May Alcott: The Woman Behind
"Little Women."' Above, Elizabeth Marvel as Alcott.
(Photo: Liane Brandon)

5 Things you don't know about Louisa May Alcott - The new documentary, Louisa May Alcott: The Woman Behind "Little Women"' has a promotional video telling 5 things you may or may not know about the author of the children's classic. The 90-minute documentary will air Monday, December 28, 2009 on PBS as part of the American Masters series.

How many of these 5 things did you know before you watched the promo video?  Do you think this information is accurate, or do you question the scholarship of these findings?  Will you read the companion book to the film? Both are written by Harriet Reisen. The film is directed by Nancy Porter. See the video here.

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