Bush Mama
Sep 01, 1979 · 1h 37m
Rated 6.7 out of 10
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Director
Haile GerimaOverview
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.
Cast of Bush Mama
Barbara O. JonesDorothy
Johnny WeathersT.C.
Cora Lee DayMolly- Simmi Ella NelsonSimmi
- Bettie J. WilsonSocial Worker
- Bob Ogburn Jr.Dahomey Man
- Susan WilliamsLuann
- Ben CollinsBen
- Renna KraftAngi
- Darian GibbsYoung Street Boy
- Minnie Stewart1st Welfare Recipient
- Malbertha Pickett2nd Welfare Recipient
- Bertha YatesSecretary
- Chris ClayPoliceman
- Charles BrooksPreacher
Crew of Bush Mama
About Bush Mama
What is Bush Mama about?
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.
When was Bush Mama released?
Bush Mama was released on September 1, 1979.
How long is Bush Mama?
Bush Mama runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).
Who directed Bush Mama?
Bush Mama was directed by Haile Gerima.
Who is in the cast of Bush Mama?
The cast of Bush Mama includes Barbara O. Jones (Dorothy), Johnny Weathers (T.C.), Cora Lee Day (Molly), Simmi Ella Nelson (Simmi) and Bettie J. Wilson (Social Worker).