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Bush Mama

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6.7/10 • 11

1979-09-011h 37m

Drama

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, Haile Gerima

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  1. Barbara O. Jones

    Barbara O. Jones

    Dorothy

  2. Johnny Weathers

    Johnny Weathers

    T.C.

  3. Cora Lee Day

    Cora Lee Day

    Molly

  4. Simmi Ella Nelson

    Simmi Ella Nelson

    Simmi

  5. Bettie J. Wilson

    Bettie J. Wilson

    Social Worker

  6. Bob Ogburn Jr.

    Bob Ogburn Jr.

    Dahomey Man

  7. Susan Williams

    Susan Williams

    Luann

  8. Ben Collins

    Ben Collins

    Ben

  9. Renna Kraft

    Renna Kraft

    Angi

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
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Revenue
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Keywords
l.a. rebellion