The Ballad of Little Jo

“The Ballad of Little Jo,” directed by Maggie Greenwald, is a Western drama that tells the story of a young woman named Josephine Monaghan who, after being cast out by her family, disguises herself as a man to survive in the harsh, male-dominated world of the American frontier. The film explores themes of identity, resilience, and the societal constraints faced by women in the 19th century.