Bush Mama (1979)

  • NR
  • 09/01/1979 (US)
  • Drama
  • 1h 37m

Overview

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.

Haile Gerima

Director, Writer

Cast

Barbara O. Jones's headshot

Barbara O. Jones

Dorothy
Johnny Weathers's headshot

Johnny Weathers

T.C.
Cora Lee Day's headshot

Cora Lee Day

Molly
Simmi Ella Nelson's headshot

Simmi Ella Nelson

Simmi
Bettie J. Wilson's headshot

Bettie J. Wilson

Social Worker
Bob Ogburn Jr.'s headshot

Bob Ogburn Jr.

Dahomey Man
Susan Williams's headshot

Susan Williams

Luann
Ben Collins's headshot

Ben Collins

Ben

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