Bush Mama (1979)
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.
Director: Haile Gerima
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 97 min
Release Date: September 1, 1979
Cast
- Barbara O. Jones - Dorothy
- Johnny Weathers - T.C.
- Cora Lee Day - Molly
- Simmi Ella Nelson - Simmi
- Bettie J. Wilson - Social Worker
- Bob Ogburn Jr. - Dahomey Man
- Susan Williams - Luann
- Ben Collins - Ben
- Renna Kraft - Angi
Screenplay
Music: Onaje Kareem Kenyatta
Cinematography: Roderick Young, Charles Burnett
Editing: Haile Gerima
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
l.a. rebellion
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Bush Mama about?
- 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.
- Who directed Bush Mama?
- Bush Mama was directed by Haile Gerima.
- Who stars in Bush Mama?
- Bush Mama stars Barbara O. Jones, Johnny Weathers, Cora Lee Day, Simmi Ella Nelson, Bettie J. Wilson, Bob Ogburn Jr..
- How long is Bush Mama?
- Bush Mama has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).
- What genre is Bush Mama?
- Bush Mama is a Drama film.
- Where was Bush Mama produced?
- Bush Mama was produced in United States of America.