Jessica Chastain western Woman Walks Ahead acquired by A24 & DIRECTV A24 and DIRECTV have acquired U.S. rights to the Jessica Chastain western drama Woman Walks Ahead. The movie made its world premiere to a strong reception at the 2017 Toronto International Film Festival. It is directed by Susanna White (Our Kind of Traitor, Generation Kill), and co-stars Sam Rockwell, Michael Greyeyes, Ciaran Hinds, and Bill Camp.