6.7Bush Mama · 1979
Bush Mama (1979) is a Drama film directed by Haile Gerima, starring Barbara O. Jones, Johnny Weathers, Cora Lee Day.
Drama
6.7Overview
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.
Cast
Barbara O. Jones, Johnny Weathers, Cora Lee Day, Simmi Ella Nelson, Bettie J. Wilson, Bob Ogburn Jr., Susan Williams, Ben Collins
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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.
When was "Bush Mama" released?
Bush Mama was released in 1979.
Who stars in "Bush Mama"?
The cast includes Barbara O. Jones, Johnny Weathers, Cora Lee Day, Simmi Ella Nelson.
