The Ditchdigger's Daughters (1997)

  • NR
  • 02/23/1997 (US)
  • 1h 32m

Overview

Based on the memoirs of Yvonne S. Thornton, this heartwarming, inspirational family drama centers on a poor black laborer who wanted his six daughters to grow up to be doctors.

Johnny E. Jensen

Director

Yvonne S. Thornton

Writer

Jo Coudert

Writer

Paris Qualles

Writer

Cast

Carl Lumbly's headshot

Carl Lumbly

Donald Thornton
Dulé Hill's headshot

Dulé Hill

Young Donald
Victoria Dillard's headshot

Victoria Dillard

Taas
Kimberly Elise's headshot

Kimberly Elise

Jeanette

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