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Bush Mama
Bush Mama
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Bush Mama

1979
1h 37m
Drama

Status

Released

Release

1979

Runtime

1h 37m

Storyline

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.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 37m
Sep 1, 1979
Languages
English
Director
Haile Gerima
Haile Gerima
Production Countries
United States of America

Top Cast

9 Cast Members

Barbara O. Jones

Barbara O. Jones

Dorothy

Johnny Weathers

T.C.

Cora Lee Day

Cora Lee Day

Molly

Simmi Ella Nelson

Simmi

Bettie J. Wilson

Social Worker

Bob Ogburn Jr.

Dahomey Man

Susan Williams

Luann

Ben Collins

Ben

Renna Kraft

Angi

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