Emma Mae (1976)

  • R
  • 11/12/1976 (US)
  • Comedy, Drama, Romance
  • 1h 40m

She’s just off the bus from the deep South… and learning fast how to out-smart and out-though the city just to stay alive… she’s EMMA MAE!

Overview

A naive young woman moves from the South to stay with her aunt and uncle in Compton. As an outsider, she struggles at first to find her footing, but soon falls into the middle of a community of rebellious youth. She soon becomes more and more aware of the social injustices of the big city.

Jamaa Fanaka

Director, Writer

Cast

Jerri Hayes's headshot

Jerri Hayes

Emma Mae
Ernest Williams II's headshot

Ernest Williams II

Jesse Amos
Charles D. Brooks III's headshot

Charles D. Brooks III

Ezekiel 'Zeke' Johnson
Leopoldo Mandeville's headshot

Leopoldo Mandeville

Chay
Malik Carter's headshot

Malik Carter

'Big Daddy' Johnson
Eddie Allen's headshot

Eddie Allen

James
Gammy Burdett's headshot

Gammy Burdett

Daisy Stansell
Teri Taylor's headshot

Teri Taylor

Dara Stansell

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