Summary of movie Adventures Of Ociee Nash, The (2003)
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For the young, spirited nine-year-old Ociee Nash, nothing could be more exciting than romping through her beloved Mississippi countryside with her brother, Ben, and her faithful four-legged companion, Woofer.
But Ociees idyllic life is thrown into a tailspin when her Papa realizes that for the death of Ociees mother, and Ociees run-in with a mysterious Gypsy, the rough and tumble world of their rural farm is not the place for Ociee to be growing up.
Reluctantly, Papa decides it is time to send Ociee to Asheville, N.C., where her Aunt Mamie can teach her to become a young lady. With a heavy heart, Ociee boards the train bound for her uncertain new life far from the home shes always konwn. Once on her way, its not long before Ociee meets an array of interesting (and renowned) characters including the worlds pioneering female investigative journalist Nellie Bly, Orville and Wilbur Wright, and even the President of the United States, William McKinley, for whom Ociee inspires a campaign slogan. Upon arriving in Asheville, Ociee and Aunt Mmaie quickly find there is two sides to every story.
Trading in dungarees for dresses, Ociee tries her best to adjust, but finds herself compelled to hold onto her spirited herat. Ociee befriends the proper young Elizabeth Murphy and the pair is soon in over tehir heads with a trip to the creek and a daring meeting with Harry Vanderbilt and his friends.
Just when Aunt Mamie seems more determined than ever that Ociee conform to stricter standards, Mamies soft heart is revealed when her childhood friend, Mr.
Lynch, visits over for Sunday dinner on the invitation of Ociee. Ociees true bravery, character and spirit come to the forefront when a fire at the Murphy condo threatens the life of young Elizabeth Muprhy. A triumphant Ociee Nash Day celebration ensues to everyones delight.
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