Bush Mama(1979)
Bush Mama Synopsis
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.
Bush Mama (1979) is a drama film directed by Haile Gerima, released on September 1, 1979 with a runtime of 1h 37m. It stars Barbara O. Jones, Johnny Weathers, Cora Lee Day and Simmi Ella Nelson. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 14 ratings.
- Director:
- Haile Gerima
- Writers:
- Haile Gerima
- Producers:
- Haile Gerima
- Cinematographer:
- Roderick Young
- Status:
- Released
Bush Mama (1979) Trailer
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Bush Mama Cast & Crew
Main cast
Barbara O. Jones
as Dorothy
- Johnny Weathers
Johnny Weathers
as T.C.
Cora Lee Day
as Molly
- Simmi Ella Nelson
Simmi Ella Nelson
as Simmi
- Bettie J. Wilson
Bettie J. Wilson
as Social Worker
- Bob Ogburn Jr.
Bob Ogburn Jr.
as Dahomey Man
- Susan Williams
Susan Williams
as Luann
- Ben Collins
Ben Collins
as Ben
- Renna Kraft
Renna Kraft
as Angi
- Darian Gibbs
Darian Gibbs
as Young Street Boy
- Minnie Stewart
Minnie Stewart
as 1st Welfare Recipient
- Malbertha Pickett
Malbertha Pickett
as 2nd Welfare Recipient
Key crew
Directed by Haile Gerima, written by Haile Gerima, produced by Haile Gerima.
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Bush Mama Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 14 ratings.
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Bush Mama – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Bush Mama online?
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Who stars in Bush Mama?
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The main cast of Bush Mama (1979) includes Barbara O. Jones, Johnny Weathers, Cora Lee Day, Simmi Ella Nelson and Bettie J. Wilson. The film was directed by Haile Gerima. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Bush Mama released?
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Bush Mama was released on September 1, 1979 and runs for 1h 37m.
Is Bush Mama worth watching?
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Bush Mama (1979) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 14 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Bush Mama?
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