
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, WriterCast
Barbara O. Jones
DorothyJohnny Weathers
T.C.