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Calico Sisters

In the 1860s six orphan girls from diverse backgrounds unite to protect themselves and others while pursuing their dreams in the West as they spread a trail of righteousness and justice for all.

Synopsis

In a captivating limited series, the lives of six girls from diverse backgrounds experience tragic events, leaving them orphaned and entangled with one another. We open in 2028 when the descendant of one of the girls opens a journal and a picture floats to the floor showing a Chumas Indian Princess, an African-American slave, a Chinese and Romanian immigrant, a French girl, and a mute Irish American. Their diverse backgrounds breed distrust and prejudice toward one another. Eventually, they confront the harsh realities of their surroundings, master individual skill sets, bond, then band together for survival traveling from California to Washington, D.C. Against the backdrop of lawlessness, extreme prejudices, and an unforgiving landscape, they are hunted by a lawman, confront an evil Circus Ringmaster, shut down a brothel, save a wagon train, evade renegade Indians, tackle brutal white men, survive kidnappings, and stagecoach robberies then experience first love. The Calico Sisters not only fend for themselves but become protectors of the vulnerable. In seeking an identity to display their united presence although from diverse cultures and beliefs, the calico dresses are their uniform and camouflage their abilities as they become known for defending those who are persecuted and abused. Each girl will become a young woman, whose actions will present the fabric of life; loyalty, justice, and perseverance. The Indian Princess is on a mission, and it is adopted by the sisters as they confront the President of the U.S. about the perils of the Indigenous, immigrants, and African Americans, especially women and children in hopes to save the nation from itself. We revisit 2028 with a riveting revelation regarding the girl with the journal mother’s profound position in the U.S. as the descendant of the Chumash Indian Princess becomes the first Indigenous and woman President of the U.S.

Written by:

Sherry Savage

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Format:

TV Pilot

Genres:

Drama Action-Adventure Family

Starring Roles For:

Quannah Chasinghorse as Indian Princess
MARSAI MARTIN as black slave
SCARLET ROSE STALLONE as French sharp shooter

In the Vein Of:

Little House on the Prairie
Little Women
Enola Holmes

Posted:

02/26/2026

Updated:

02/26/2026

Author Bio:

Sherry is service oriented with a desire to create deep cultural changes worldwide by demonstrating positive stories to entertain and enhance the quality of life in a struggling world.

Savage’s Appalachian heritage enriched her with a culture of truthful and fictional storytelling... it’s instilled in her blood. She’s an award-winning screenwriter and a twenty-five-year educator, counselor, and entrepreneur. As early as middle school, she won an all-state writing contest and since then dreamed of writing stories that inspire, entertain, and influence. Throughout her career, she served many by being their voice as an educator, advocate, and spokesperson for at-risk populations and women. Due to creating innovative programs to improve the quality of life for children, families, and the elderly, Ms. Savage was awarded several local, state, and national recognitions. She served on the council to create the School for Creative and Performing Arts then assisted with curriculum and facility design. While working with high school students, she trained them in journalism and broadcasting. Her profession called on her to create high-end marketing campaigns, Public Service Announcements, film commercials, video training programs and become an avid speaker. She gained a wealth of experience in fundraising and budgeting. After an eclectic career including, counseling, advocacy and founding a nonprofit to uplift women and children at risk, ten years ago, Sherry decided it was time to live her dream and write stories that derived from personal experiences, included faith and forgiveness, celebrated underdogs, heroines, and ensured love conquered all. Sherry continues her education beyond her Bachelor of Science and Graduate School work in Communications as she hones her skill by utilizing consultants, taking courses on screenwriting, entering contests and reading and writing scripts consistently. Writing is her full-time endeavor.

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