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Bush Mama

19791h 37mHaile Gerima
IMDb 7.2

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Dorothy is a poor black woman. Her husband is put in jail for no observable reason, and she is pregnant with a second child. The government threatens to take away her welfare if she does not get an abortion.

Drama
L.a. Rebellion

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What is Bush Mama (1979) about?

Dorothy is a poor black woman. Her husband is put in jail for no observable reason, and she is pregnant with a second child. The government threatens to take away her welfare if she does not get an abortion.

Who stars in Bush Mama?

Bush Mama stars Barbara O. Jones (Dorothy), Johnny Weathers (T.C.), Cora Lee Day (Molly), Simmi Ella Nelson (Simmi), Bettie J. Wilson (Social Worker). The film was directed by Haile Gerima.

How long is Bush Mama?

Bush Mama has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1979.

Is Bush Mama worth watching?

Bush Mama 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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