Bush Mama 1979
6.8/10 by 10 users
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.
- Released: 1979-09-01
- Runtime: 97 minutes
- Genre: Drama
- Stars: Barbara O. Jones, Johnny Weathers, Cora Lee Day, Simmi Ella Nelson, Bettie J. Wilson
- Director: Haile Gerima, Haile Gerima, Haile Gerima, Onaje Kareem Kenyatta, Haile Gerima
