the prize winner of defiance ohio

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.

Drama ꞏ commercial ꞏ housewife ꞏ based on true story ꞏ middle class ꞏ ohio ꞏ dysfunctional marriage ꞏ breaking the fourth wall ꞏ based on memoir or autobiography ꞏ prize money ꞏ woman director ꞏ mortgage ꞏ contests and competitions ꞏ 1950s ꞏ 1960s ꞏ large family ꞏ tv contest ꞏ prizes ꞏ married with children ꞏ economic struggle ꞏ grand prize