Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: Lifetime
Type: Miniseries
Rating: 6.8/10
The Red Tent
Overview
Her name is Dinah. In the Bible her life is only hinted at during a brief and violent detour within the more familiar chapters about her father, Jacob, and his dozen sons in the Book of Genesis. Told through Dinah's eloquent voice, this sweeping miniseries reveals the traditions and turmoil of ancient womanhood. Dinah's tale begins with the story of her mothers: Leah, Rachel, Zilpah, and Bilhah, the four wives of Jacob. They love Dinah and give her gifts that are to sustain her through a hard-working youth, a calling to midwifery, and a new home in a foreign land. Dinah tells us of the world of the red tent, the place where women were sequestered during their cycles of birthing, menses, and illness; of her initiations into the religious and sexual practices of her tribe; of Jacob's courtship with his four wives; of the mystery and wonder of caravans, farmers, shepherds, and slaves; of love and death in the city of Shechem; of her half-brother Joseph's rise in Egypt, and of course her marriage to Shechem and it's bloody consequences.
This production, originally released in 2014, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Miniseries series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Action & Adventure, Drama genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 6.8 across its 1 season.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Action & Adventure and Drama.
- • Produced in United States of America.
- • Original Language: English.
Directed By
Written By
Starring Cast
Minnie Driver
Leah
Rebecca Ferguson
Dinah
Morena Baccarin
Rachel
Iain Glen
Jacob
Debra Winger
Rebecca
Darwin Shaw
Benia
Toby Sebastian
Re-mose
Will Tudor
Joseph
Seasons
Season 1
2 Episodes • Aired 2014-12-07
No season overview provided for this season.