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  2. Mother of the River

Mother of the River

1995
28m

Status

Released

Release

1995

Runtime

28m

Storyline

In this poignant story set in the 1850s, a young slave girl befriends a magical woman in the woods called Mother of the River. Through their friendship the young girl learns about independence, honor, humility and respect for others. MOTHER OF THE RIVER is a rare portrayal of slavery from a young woman's perspective.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
28m
Jul 7, 1995
Digital Release
Jan 1, 2021
Languages
English
Director
Zeinabu irene Davis
Zeinabu irene Davis
Production
ITVS
ITVS
Production Countries
United States of America
Official Website

Top Cast

7 Cast Members

Kim Bloom

Quashee (as Kim R. Bloom)

Wayne Caparas

Demetrius

Monique Coleman

Monique Coleman

Dofimae

Michael L. Nesbitt

Michael L. Nesbitt

Cujo

Jenny Strassburg

Emma

Anita Maria Taylor

Nelia (as Anita Taylor)

Joy Vandervort-Cobb

Mother of the River

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