Gravel In Her Gut and Spit In Her Eye

Dorothy Johnson was a Western writer ahead of her time. Women saved men, heroes died unwept and unsung, whites lived with Indians and benefited from the experience. Three of her stories were made into films and many critics consider "The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance" to be the cornerstone of the modern western. This documentary looks back on Dorothy's life, and her place in history.

Director: Bill Bilverstone

Cast

Margot Kidder

Dorothy M. Johnson

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Elmer Kelton

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Stan Lynde

Narrator

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Dorothy M. Johnson

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