A pioneering mother of five, Gertie Nevels, faces numerous challenges when her family is uprooted from their Kentucky home to Detroit during World War II. Despite setbacks and tragedy, Gertie must find the strength, courage, and determination to keep her family united and resilient.
The Dollmaker
A struggling farmer takes a factory job in the city during World War II, and his wife, a skilled woodcarver, reluctantly joins him, only to find themselves in financial trouble due to their reckless spending habits. To make ends meet, she turns to crafting handmade dolls.