The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio
Sep 28, 2005 | IMDB 6.6
99 min Watch NowDrama
A Midwestern housewife supports her large family by entering contests for ad slogans sponsored by consumer product companies, while dealing with abuse from her alcoholic husband. Based on a true story.
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