Bush Mama

Bush Mama

1979
1h 37m
6.7

6.7/10

12 votes • View on IMDb
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.

Status: Released

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Countries
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English

Quick Facts

Release Date September 1, 1979
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0074259

Cast

Barbara O. Jones
Barbara O. Jones

Dorothy

Johnny Weathers
Johnny Weathers

T.C.

Cora Lee Day
Cora Lee Day

Molly

Simmi Ella Nelson
Simmi Ella Nelson

Simmi

Bettie J. Wilson
Bettie J. Wilson

Social Worker

Bob Ogburn Jr.
Bob Ogburn Jr.

Dahomey Man

Susan Williams
Susan Williams

Luann

Ben Collins
Ben Collins

Ben

Renna Kraft
Renna Kraft

Angi

Key Crew

Haile Gerima
Director
Haile Gerima
Writer
Haile Gerima
Producer