Emma Mae (1976)

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!

Emma Mae (1976) poster

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.

Director: Jamaa Fanaka
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Runtime: 100 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: H.B. Barnum
Cinematography: Stephen L. Posey
Editing: Robert Fitzgerald
Production: Bob-Bea Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

strong woman, blaxploitation cinema, los angeles, california, rebellious youth, bank robbery, social injustice, social activism, police harassment, compton, california, l.a. rebellion, black community, badass female

Trailer

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More Films by Director: Jamaa Fanaka
More Films in Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Emma Mae about?
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.
Who directed Emma Mae?
Emma Mae was directed by Jamaa Fanaka.
Who stars in Emma Mae?
Emma Mae stars Jerri Hayes, Ernest Williams II, Charles D. Brooks III, Leopoldo Mandeville, Malik Carter, Eddie Allen.
How long is Emma Mae?
Emma Mae has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
What genre is Emma Mae?
Emma Mae is a Comedy, Drama, Romance film.
Where was Emma Mae produced?
Emma Mae was produced in United States of America.