With their father away as a chaplain in the Civil War, Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy grow up with their mother in somewhat reduced circumstances. They are a close family who inevitably have their squabbles and tragedies. But the bond holds even when, later, male friends start to become a part of the household.

*Join us for a post-film discussion following the 7:00 p.m. screening on December 18, featuring Katie Mitchell, Amanda Earle and Serena Edwards of  Trope Bookshop and Olivia Horton—intergalactic nerd girl, Louisa May Alcott superfan, and Rentals & Events Manager at The Independent Picture House.