Movie Description
Bush Mama
(1979)Overview
Dorothy is a poor black woman. Her husband is put in jail for no observable reason, and she is pregnant with a second child. The government threatens to take away her welfare if she does not get an abortion.
Featured Crew
- Director : Haile Gerima
- Producer : Haile Gerima
- Writer : Haile Gerima
- Editor : Haile Gerima
- Cast : Barbara O. Jones,Johnny Weathers,Cora Lee Day,Simmi Ella Nelson,Bettie J. Wilson,Bob Ogburn Jr.,Susan Williams,Ben Collins,Renna Kraft,Darian Gibbs,Minnie Stewart,Malbertha Pickett,Bertha Yates,Chris Clay,Charles Brooks
Cast
Dorothy
T.C.
Molly
Simmi
Social Worker
Dahomey Man
Luann
Ben
Angi
Young Street Boy
1st Welfare Recipient
2nd Welfare Recipient
Secretary
Policeman
Preacher
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Facts
Original TitleBush Mama
Status Released
Release Information
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1979-09-01
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 37m
Genres
- Drama
