What is The Secret Path?
The Secret Path is a film first released in 1999. Catalogued under Drama, TV Movie.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1999
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 98 minutes
- Release date
- Apr 2, 1999
- Studios
- Robert Greenwald Productions, CBS
- Genres
- Drama, TV Movie
- Updated
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Overview
The Secret Path is a film first released in 1999. Catalogued under Drama, TV Movie. Status: Released. A full overview for this page is being written and will appear here once verified against sources.
Should you watch it?
“A young girl endures wartime poverty and finds love across racial lines.”
- Explores harsh wartime poverty
- Shows a tender interracial bond
- Features graphic abuse and prostitution scenes that may distress viewers
Watch it if you appreciate gritty historical dramas that examine social inequality.
Contains mature themes such as abuse, prostitution, and racial tension, suitable for adult audiences.
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Frequently asked questions
What time period does the film take place in?
The story is set during World War II.
Who is the protagonist?
The film follows 14‑year‑old Jo Ann Foley.
What central themes are explored?
It addresses poverty, abuse, forced prostitution, and an interracial relationship.
Was it released in theaters or on television?
It was released as a TV movie in 1999.
How long is the film?
The runtime is about 1 hour and 38 minutes.