Mother of the River (1995)
In this poignant story set in the 1850s, a young slave girl befriends a magical woman in the woods called Mother of the River. Through their friendship the young girl learns about independence, honor, humility and respect for others. MOTHER OF THE RIVER is a rare portrayal of slavery from a young woman's perspective.
Director: Zeinabu irene Davis
Runtime: 28 min
Release Date: July 7, 1995
Cast
- Kim Bloom - Quashee (as Kim R. Bloom)
- Wayne Caparas - Demetrius
- Monique Coleman - Dofimae
- Michael L. Nesbitt - Cujo
- Jenny Strassburg - Emma
- Anita Maria Taylor - Nelia (as Anita Taylor)
- Joy Vandervort-Cobb - Mother of the River
Screenplay
Cinematography: Mark Petersen
Production: ITVS
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
woman director
More Films by Director: Zeinabu irene Davis
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Mother of the River about?
- In this poignant story set in the 1850s, a young slave girl befriends a magical woman in the woods called Mother of the River. Through their friendship the young girl learns about independence, honor, humility and respect for others. MOTHER OF THE RIVER is a rare portrayal of slavery from a young woman's perspective.
- Who directed Mother of the River?
- Mother of the River was directed by Zeinabu irene Davis.
- Who stars in Mother of the River?
- Mother of the River stars Kim Bloom, Wayne Caparas, Monique Coleman, Michael L. Nesbitt, Jenny Strassburg, Anita Maria Taylor.
- How long is Mother of the River?
- Mother of the River has a runtime of 28m (28 minutes).
- Where was Mother of the River produced?
- Mother of the River was produced in United States of America.