American Short Story Collection: The Revolt of

Set against the backdrop of New England farming life in the 1890s, "The Revolt of Mother" (2006) centers around a rural couple. The wife wants to build a new house, while her husband plans to build a new bar. The film, based on a story by Mary E. WilkinsFreeman, tells a simple but effective tale about love and relationships, sure to melt your heart. Amy Madigan and Jay O. Sanders co-star.