That Dickinson Girl

That Dickinson Girl recounts the inspiring journey of Anna Dickinson, a young woman with a remarkable voice and sharp wit, as she battles societal norms to advocate for causes like abolition and women's rights during the American Civil War era. Her passionate speaking tour through New England is intertwined with her complex relationship with her devoted companion, Julia, amidst the dangers posed by political unrest. Loosely inspired by the life of the real orator and feminist Anna Dickinson, the story explores her rise to fame and the personal sacrifices she makes along the way.