
Bush Mama
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.
Bush Mama
September 1, 1979
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Cast (9)

Barbara O. Jones
Dorothy

Johnny Weathers
T.C.

Cora Lee Day
Molly

Simmi Ella Nelson
Simmi

Bettie J. Wilson
Social Worker

Bob Ogburn Jr.
Dahomey Man

Susan Williams
Luann

Ben Collins
Ben

Renna Kraft
Angi
Crew (7)
Directing

Haile Gerima
Director
Writing

Haile Gerima
Writer
Production

Haile Gerima
Producer
Sound

Onaje Kareem Kenyatta
Music
Art
No data availableCamera

Charles Burnett
Director of Photography

Roderick Young
Director of Photography
Costume & Make-Up
No data availableCrew
No data availableEditing

Haile Gerima
Editor