In the small town where she lives, Betty Lou, a librarian, feels taken for granted by her husband, a police detective. She's a meek and unassuming person, but her life takes a dramatic turn when a gangland figure is murdered. Betty Lou discovers the murder weapon, but her attempts to report it go unnoticed. In a moment of frustration, she fires the gun in a restroom and then claims responsibility for the murder at the police station. This unexpected move finally gets people's attention, and with the help of some unconventional social lessons from her cellmates, she begins to find her voice.
The Gun in Betty Lou's Handbag
A librarian's ordinary existence is disrupted when she falsely confesses to a crime, seeking excitement and a sense of direction.
