Of One Womb

<p>In 1969 newlywed Dorothy Tucker envisions herself living with her husband in quaint Minden Louisiana surrounded by their families raising a family of their own and becoming part of Minden history. The joy doesn't last long. After the birth of their child James Lee Dorothy obtains a divorce from her abusive and philandering husband Fred. But Fred's parents are not about to lose control of their grandson.</p><p>When Dorothy loses custody of James Lee through Child Protective Services she flees to California to start a new life vowing to reconnect with her son someday. While waitressing and attending college she meets and marries Jesse Barns a black airman stationed at LAX. Together through the haze of racism fueled by their mixed marriage Dorothy and Jesse raise two children.</p><p>Twenty-five years later she receives letter from James Lee who says he wants to meet with her. The letter reveals James Lee as a racist who has just been released from prison. Dorothy must determine if this man her firstborn son will be a positive influence in her family's life or if his racist attitudes will bring them all down.</p>