Eudora Welty’s “A Worn Path” (short story dramatized) 1/2

Posted by admin on April 2nd, 2010 and filed under short story | 19 Comments »

from 1994, adapted for screen and directed by Bruce Schwartz.

Cast:

Cora Lee Day … Phoenix Jackson
Brad Dourif … Hunter
Conchata Ferrell … Nurse
Jodie Markell … Clinic Attendant

Original Music by Rocky Davis, guitar solos: Kevin Longden

Cinematography by Brian C. Glover

Eudora Welty’s short story “A Worn Path,” was first published in “The Atlantic Monthly” in February 1940, and then her book “A Curtain of Green” (1941)

Duration : 0:10:57


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19 Responses

  1. kibbutznik19 Says:

    Okay, I teach …
    Okay, I teach American Lit and am planning to cover this story this week, but I have to say your comment made me laugh out loud, OneToughMuffin. I don’t know why, but you amused me. It is a pretty boring movie.

  2. sprnaturalcraze Says:

    does anyone know …
    does anyone know where this was shot?

  3. Kimmiekimstar Says:

    I read “A Worn Path …
    I read “A Worn Path ” in literature book. i glad i found this video. there do not have english sub. cuz i m deaf. well, i watch what they do. I like this video. Thank you for upload this video.

  4. maxim8724 Says:

    lots of symbols
    lots of symbols

  5. OneToughMuffin Says:

    OMGWTF
    OMGWTF

  6. tall32guy Says:

    She is very good …
    She is very good indeed! :)

  7. tall32guy Says:

    I’ve always loved …
    I’ve always loved this story and thought it would be great to see it in a play! well here it is in a film! :) Awesome!

  8. herrrob14 Says:

    It really doesn’t …
    It really doesn’t snow much in Mississippi, honey!

  9. KALSoundProductions Says:

    Good movie!–the …
    Good movie!–the actor was perfect for the old lady

  10. johnyzero2000 Says:

    Cora Lee Day should …
    Cora Lee Day should have won something for this because she is the perfect Phoenix!

  11. NORMAGUIL Says:

    Video is excellent! …
    Video is excellent! I am teaching and reading in my classroom. It has proved to be a wonderful short story with alot to learn. Thanks for posting!

  12. ewertonduarteolson Says:

    I really like this …
    I really like this short story, and I admire the character Phoenix for being so brave! The theme is very powerful and inspiring! I wish I was determined and brave like old Phoenix!

  13. birdiegobang Says:

    oh,god!this is an …
    oh,god!this is an incredibly rare movie to find.thank you,sir,for posting it.from the depths of my heart.

  14. demononion Says:

    no snow in Miss. …
    no snow in Miss. Delta

  15. guevashin Says:

    wasnt this story …
    wasnt this story set like christmas time tho? shouldnt there be snow?

  16. musicmaniacfreak Says:

    YAY! Awesome!
    YAY! Awesome!

  17. yankeefanpr Says:

    Ponte a estudiar! …
    Ponte a estudiar! Javier ya!

  18. yankeefanpr Says:

    BAEZ!!!!!!!!!!!!
    BAEZ!!!!!!!!!!!!

  19. PippinPogle Says:

    Thanks for posting …
    Thanks for posting this classic. I really appreciate your videos.

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