Bush Mama

Bush Mama

6.7

1979-09-01

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.

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Bush Mama

Storyline

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.

Released

1979-09-01

Runtime

97

Director

Haile Gerima

Budget

$0

Revenue

$0

Genres

Drama

Language

English

Production

Casts

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    Barbara O. Jones

    Barbara O. Jones
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    Johnny Weathers

    Johnny Weathers
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    Cora Lee Day

    Cora Lee Day
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    Simmi Ella Nelson

    Simmi Ella Nelson
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    Bettie J. Wilson

    Bettie J. Wilson
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    Bob Ogburn Jr.

    Bob Ogburn Jr.
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    Susan Williams

    Susan Williams
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    Ben Collins

    Ben Collins
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    Renna Kraft

    Renna Kraft