Bush Mama 44 years old

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.

Credits

Bush Mama Cast

Name Character
Cora Lee Day He was 65, 82 years old when he died

Bush Mama Crew

Name Department
Roderick Young as Cinematography. Crew
Charles Burnett as Cinematography. He was 35 (now 80) years old Crew
Haile Gerima as Director. He was 33 (now 78) years old Directing
Haile Gerima as Editor. He was 33 (now 78) years old Editing
Haile Gerima as Producer. He was 33 (now 78) years old Production
Haile Gerima as Writer. He was 33 (now 78) years old Writing
Bush Mama poster
Bush Mama (44 years)

  • Release day: Saturday, September 01, 1979
  • Runtime: 97 minutes