Movie
Bush Mama
6.7/10
1979
1h 37m
en
Drama
Overview
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.
Director
Haile Gerima
Writers
Haile Gerima
Movie Information
Release Date
September 1, 1979
Runtime
1h 37m
Status
Released
Original Language
en
Vote Count
12
