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Bush Mama(1979)

  • Drama
6.7

Overview

The story of Dorothy and her husband T.C. He is a discharged Vietnam veteran who thought he would return home to a "hero's welcome." Instead he is falsely arrested and imprisoned for a crime he didn't commit. Her life revolves around the welfare office and a community facing poverty and unemployment. As a result of the film's events, both the main characters become radicalized and Dorothy eventually turns to violence.

Status:Released
Release Date:Sep 1, 1979
Runtime: 1h 37m

Director:

Haile Gerima

Writer:

Haile Gerima

Top Cast

Barbara O. Jones

Barbara O. Jones

Dorothy

Johnny Weathers

Johnny Weathers

T.C.

Cora Lee Day

Cora Lee Day

Molly

Simmi Ella Nelson

Simmi Ella Nelson

Simmi

Bettie J. Wilson

Bettie J. Wilson

Social Worker

Bob Ogburn Jr.

Bob Ogburn Jr.

Dahomey Man

Susan Williams

Susan Williams

Luann

Ben Collins

Ben Collins

Ben

Renna Kraft

Renna Kraft

Angi

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