Down in the Delta(1998)
Sometimes, the last place you expected to be is the one place you've always belonged...
Down in the Delta Synopsis
A single mother plagued by alcohol and drug addictions is sent with her children from Chicago to her ancestral home in the Mississippi Delta, to live with her uncle and aunt for the summer.
Down in the Delta (1998) is a drama film directed by Maya Angelou, released on December 25, 1998 with a runtime of 1h 52m. It stars Alfre Woodard, Al Freeman Jr., Esther Rolle and Mary Alice. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 29 ratings.
- Director:
- Maya Angelou
- Writers:
- Myron Goble
- Producers:
- Wesley Snipes, Reuben Cannon, Rick Rosenberg
- Cinematographer:
- William Wages
- Composer:
- Stanley Clarke
- Production:
- Amen Ra Films, Chris/Rose Productions, Showtime Networks
- Revenue:
- $5,672,903
- Status:
- Released
Down in the Delta Cast & Crew
Main cast
Alfre Woodard
as Loretta Sinclair
Al Freeman Jr.
as Earl Sinclair
Esther Rolle
as Annie Sinclair
Mary Alice
as Rosa Lynn Sinclair
Loretta Devine
as Zenia
Wesley Snipes
as Will Sinclair
Mpho Koaho
as Thomas
Anne-Marie Johnson
as Monica
- Justin Lord
Justin Lord
as Dr. Rainey
Richard Yearwood
as Marco
Sandra Caldwell
as Volunteer
- Colleen Williams
Colleen Williams
as Tourist Woman
Key crew
Directed by Maya Angelou, written by Myron Goble, produced by Wesley Snipes, Reuben Cannon and Rick Rosenberg.
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Down in the Delta Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 29 ratings.
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Down in the Delta – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Down in the Delta online?
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Down in the Delta (1998) is currently available to rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Down in the Delta?
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The main cast of Down in the Delta (1998) includes Alfre Woodard, Al Freeman Jr., Esther Rolle, Mary Alice and Loretta Devine. The film was directed by Maya Angelou. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Down in the Delta released?
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Down in the Delta was released on December 25, 1998 and runs for 1h 52m.
Is Down in the Delta worth watching?
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Down in the Delta (1998) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 29 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.