Movie: Bush Mama

Top 9 Billed Cast

Barbara O. Jones
Barbara O. Jones

Dorothy

Johnny Weathers
Johnny Weathers

T.C.

Cora Lee Day
Cora Lee Day

Molly

Simmi Ella Nelson
Simmi Ella Nelson

Simmi

Bettie J. Wilson
Bettie J. Wilson

Social Worker

Bob Ogburn Jr.
Bob Ogburn Jr.

Dahomey Man

Susan Williams
Susan Williams

Luann

Ben Collins
Ben Collins

Ben

Renna Kraft
Renna Kraft

Angi

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    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.

  • Release Date

    1979-09-01

  • Average

    6.7

  • Rating:

    3.4 starts
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  • Languages:

    English
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