Drama
United States of America
Raggedy Man, released in 1981, is a drama film directed by Jack Fisk and starring Sissy Spacek in the lead role of Nita. The film is set in the summer of 1944, during World War II, in a small town in Texas.
Nita, a divorced mother of two young boys, works as a telephone operator to make ends meet. Her job requires her to constantly answer calls from the townspeople, who often gossip and spread rumors. Nita is constantly judged and scrutinized by her neighbors and coworkers due to her status as a single mother.
One day, a Navy sailor named Teddy Jack arrives in town on leave. Nita befriends him and they spend time together, causing further gossip and hostility from the townspeople. Despite these challenges, Nita and Teddy Jack begin to develop feelings for each other.
The film explores themes of love, acceptance, and the struggles faced by single mothers during World War II. Through Nita's experiences, the audience is shown the prejudice and judgement faced by women who were not conforming to traditional societal norms.
Raggedy Man was critically acclaimed for Spacek's performance and its honest portrayal of the challenges faced by women during the war. It remains a beloved film among fans of period dramas.
