Diary of an African Nun (1977)
An African nun is consumed by fear and doubt about her decision to take the solemn vows of poverty, chastity and obedience. Her anguish intensifies night after night as she lies on a hard bed in her small room at the convent and listens to the rhythmic, beckoning drums of her village.
Director: Julie Dash
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Barbara O. Jones as Sister Gloria |
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Marnita Carraway as African Child |
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Fred Carraway as African Child |
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Donald Carraway Jr. as African Child |
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Sherry Madden as African Child |
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Barbara Young as Nun #1 |
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Makini Price as Nun #2 |
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Ron Flagge as African Family Member |
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Renee Carraway as African Family Member |
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Calvin Patterson as African Villager |
| Camera | Orin Mitchell | Director of Photography |
| Editing | Julie Dash | Editor |
| Production | Julie Dash | Producer |
| Directing | Julie Dash | Director |
| Production | Ron Flagge | Production Manager |
| Directing | Mshinda Price | Assistant Director |
| Writing | Alice Walker | Short Story |