Beyond the Prairie, Part 2: The True Story of Laura Ingalls Wilder Continues (2002)
March 17, 2002
Drama
1h 30m

She didn't just write Little House on the Prairie...she lived it.
Laura, her husband Almanzo and their daughter Rose leave South Dakota and head for Missouri in search of a better, more financially stable life. It's a daunting journey, but they're sustained by their resolve. However, they're faced with an even greater challenge after their arrival: an ailing and bedridden Almanzo is unable to tend their new land. With winter fast on its way, Laura attempts to clear the land herself and plant the acres of apple trees that they hope will ensure their future.
Cast & Crew
- Director
- Marcus Cole
- Laura Ingalls Wilder Meredith Monroe
- Almanzo Wilder Walton Goggins
- Charles Ingalls Richard Thomas
- Caroline Ingalls Lindsay Crouse
- Cornelius Loudermilk Thomas Ian Griffith
- Rose Wilder Skye McCole Bartusiak
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Keywords
- married couple
- missouri
- biography
- farm life
- prairie
- writer
- children's book
- middle america
- 19th century