
Bush Mama
1979
1h 37m
6.7
US
Drama
Overview
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.
Movie Details
Languages
English
Key Crew

Haile Gerima
Director

Haile Gerima
Producer

Haile Gerima
Writer
Cast
B
Barbara O. Jones
Dorothy
J
Johnny Weathers
T.C.

Cora Lee Day
Molly
S
Simmi Ella Nelson
Simmi
B
Bettie J. Wilson
Social Worker
B
Bob Ogburn Jr.
Dahomey Man
S
Susan Williams
Luann
B
Ben Collins
Ben
R
Renna Kraft
Angi