Character Relationship Map: Katherine

Characters

• Thornton Alman (played by Art Carney) — protagonist
• Katherine Alman (played by Sissy Spacek) — supporting

  Title character also known as The Radical, loosely based on Weather Underground member Diana Oughton. Her life is retraced through flashbacks spanning 1964 to 1972, depicting her involvement in radica...

• Bob Kline (played by Henry Winkler) — supporting
• Emily Alman (played by Jane Wyatt) — supporting
• Margot Weiss Goldman (played by Julie Kavner) — supporting
• Father Echeverra (played by Joe De Santis) — supporting
• Liz Alman Parks (played by Jenny Sullivan) — supporting
• Vega (played by René Enríquez) — supporting
• Juan (played by Hector Elias) — supporting
• Jessica (played by Catlin Adams) — supporting
• Miss Collins (played by Mary Murphy) — supporting
• Carl (played by Brad Rearden) — minor
• Ibo (played by Ilunga Adell) — minor
• Jennie (played by Ta-Ronce Allen) — minor
• Cop (played by Buck Young) — minor
• Frizzy (played by Ann Noland) — minor
• Julio (played by Jorge Cervera Jr.) — minor
• Lillian Colman (played by Barbara Harris) — minor
• Ted Jenkins (played by Joe Warfield) — minor
• Rev. Mills (played by John Hawker) — minor

Story Analysis

A semi-documentary drama exploring radical activism during the Vietnam War era through historical parallels and flashback storytelling.

Plot Progression

1. Historical Context & Inspiration
2. Narrative Framework & Timeline
3. Production & Cast Details
4. Broadcast History & Legacy