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Diary of an African Nun

6197716mJulie Dash
IMDb 7.2

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An Ugandan nun is consumed by fear and doubt about her decision to take the solemn vows of poverty, chastity and obedience. Her anguish intensifies night after night as she lies on a hard bed in her small room at the convent and listens to the rhythmic, beckoning drums of her village.

Drama
Nun1970sBlack And WhiteConvent (nunnery)NoviceNunhoodWoman DirectorShort Film

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What is Diary of an African Nun (1977) about?

An Ugandan nun is consumed by fear and doubt about her decision to take the solemn vows of poverty, chastity and obedience. Her anguish intensifies night after night as she lies on a hard bed in her small room at the convent and listens to the rhythmic, beckoning drums of her village.

Who stars in Diary of an African Nun?

Diary of an African Nun stars Barbara O. Jones (Sister Gloria), Marnita Carraway (African Child), Fred Carraway (African Child), Donald Carraway Jr. (African Child), Sherry Madden (African Child). The film was directed by Julie Dash.

How long is Diary of an African Nun?

Diary of an African Nun has a runtime of 16 min and premiered in 1977. It is rated 6.

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Diary of an African Nun holds an IMDb rating of 7.2/10. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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