Nobody's Girls: Five Women of the West

The true story of five extraordinary women who used their gifts and grit to pioneer a long and turbulent trail through the untamed frontier of the American West. From the Southwest to Alaska, from lives of political activism to prostitution, these women of diverse cultures triumphed over hardship to leave their mark on a bountiful yet unforgiving land. This program blends journal entries and dramatization with rare archival footage and vintage photographs to redefine the era of the American frontier, adding new understanding to the legendary women of the West.