1979
6.7 (11 votes)
1h 37m
Genres
Drama
Bush Mama
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.
Key Crew
Director: Haile Gerima
Writer: Haile Gerima
Producer: Haile Gerima
Director of Photography: Roderick Young, Charles Burnett
