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Emma Mae

R19761h 40mJamaa Fanaka
IMDb 6.2

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"She’s just off the bus from the deep South… and learning fast how to out-smart and out-tough the city just to stay alive… she’s EMMA MAE!"

A naive young woman moves from the South to stay with her aunt and uncle in Compton. As an outsider, she struggles at first to find her footing, but soon falls into the middle of a community of rebellious youth. She soon becomes more and more aware of the social injustices of the big city.

ComedyDramaRomance
Strong WomanBlaxploitation CinemaLos Angeles, CaliforniaRebellious YouthBank RobberySocial InjusticeSocial ActivismPolice HarassmentCompton, CaliforniaL.a. Rebellion

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What is Emma Mae (1976) about?

A naive young woman moves from the South to stay with her aunt and uncle in Compton. As an outsider, she struggles at first to find her footing, but soon falls into the middle of a community of rebellious youth. She soon becomes more and more aware of the social injustices of the big city.

Who stars in Emma Mae?

Emma Mae stars Jerri Hayes (Emma Mae), Ernest Williams II (Jesse Amos), Charles D. Brooks III (Ezekiel 'Zeke' Johnson), Leopoldo Mandeville (Chay), Malik Carter ('Big Daddy' Johnson). The film was directed by Jamaa Fanaka.

How long is Emma Mae?

Emma Mae has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1976. It is rated R.

Is Emma Mae worth watching?

Emma Mae holds an IMDb rating of 6.2/10. Fans of Comedy, Drama, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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