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Bush Mama (1979)

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.
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Haile Gerima profile
Haile Gerima

Director

Cast

Barbara O. Jones profile
Barbara O. Jones

Dorothy

Johnny Weathers profile
Johnny Weathers

T.C.

Cora Lee Day profile
Cora Lee Day

Molly

Simmi Ella Nelson profile
Simmi Ella Nelson

Simmi

Bettie J. Wilson profile
Bettie J. Wilson

Social Worker

Bob Ogburn Jr. profile
Bob Ogburn Jr.

Dahomey Man

Susan Williams profile
Susan Williams

Luann

Ben Collins profile
Ben Collins

Ben

Renna Kraft profile
Renna Kraft

Angi

Barbara O. Jones profile
Barbara O. Jones

Dorothy

Johnny Weathers profile
Johnny Weathers

T.C.

Cora Lee Day profile
Cora Lee Day

Molly

Simmi Ella Nelson profile
Simmi Ella Nelson

Simmi

Bettie J. Wilson profile
Bettie J. Wilson

Social Worker

Bob Ogburn Jr. profile
Bob Ogburn Jr.

Dahomey Man

Susan Williams profile
Susan Williams

Luann

Ben Collins profile
Ben Collins

Ben

Renna Kraft profile
Renna Kraft

Angi

Extra

Release Date

September 1, 1979

Original Language

English

Budget

$0.00

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