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Mother of the River

199528mZeinabu irene Davis
IMDb 7.5

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In this poignant story set in the 1850s, a young slave girl befriends a magical woman in the woods called Mother of the River. Through their friendship the young girl learns about independence, honor, humility and respect for others. MOTHER OF THE RIVER is a rare portrayal of slavery from a young woman's perspective.

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What is Mother of the River (1995) about?

In this poignant story set in the 1850s, a young slave girl befriends a magical woman in the woods called Mother of the River. Through their friendship the young girl learns about independence, honor, humility and respect for others. MOTHER OF THE RIVER is a rare portrayal of slavery from a young woman's perspective.

Who stars in Mother of the River?

Mother of the River stars Kim Bloom (Quashee (as Kim R. Bloom)), Wayne Caparas (Demetrius), Monique Coleman (Dofimae), Michael L. Nesbitt (Cujo), Jenny Strassburg (Emma). The film was directed by Zeinabu irene Davis.

How long is Mother of the River?

Mother of the River has a runtime of 28 min and premiered in 1995.

Is Mother of the River worth watching?

Mother of the River holds an IMDb rating of 7.5/10.

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