Bush Mama
Visit website6.7/10 • 12
1979-09-01 • 1h 37m
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.
- Directors
- Haile Gerima
- Writters
- Haile Gerima
- Editors
- Haile Gerima
Bush Mama
Visit website1979-09-01 • 1h 37m
6.7/10 • 12
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.
- Directors
- Haile Gerima
- Writters
- Haile Gerima
- Editors
- Haile Gerima
Top Billed Cast
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Barbara O. Jones
Dorothy
Johnny Weathers
T.C.
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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- Status
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- Original Language
- English
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- Keywords
- l.a. rebellion