In the heart of Appalachia, young Betty Carpenter's life unfolds in the shadow of poverty and violence. Born to a Cherokee father and white mother in 1954 in a small Ohio town, Betty faces the world with eight siblings and a heritage wrought with dark secrets. Confronted with the brutality within her own family and the society around her, Betty finds solace in the nurturing embrace of nature, the escapism of her father's stories, and the transformative power of writing. As each truth surfaces, Betty must navigate the harsh landscapes of her life, drawing from the wellspring of her imagination to transcend adversity. 'Betty' is an eloquent tale of resilience, family bonds, and the capacity of the written word to heal and liberate.