Quick facts
- Released
- September 1, 1979
- Runtime
- 97 min
- IMDb
- tt0074259
- Country
- United States
- Language
- English
Themes
Cast
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
Darian Gibbs
Young Street Boy
Minnie Stewart
1st Welfare Recipient
Malbertha Pickett
2nd Welfare Recipient
Bertha Yates
Secretary
Chris Clay
Policeman
Charles Brooks
Preacher
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Frequently asked questions
- What is Bush Mama about?
- Dorothy is a poor black woman. Her husband is put in jail for no observable reason, and she is pregnant with a second child. The government threatens to take away her welfare if she does not get an abortion.
- Who directed Bush Mama?
- Bush Mama was directed by Haile Gerima.
- Who stars in Bush Mama?
- Bush Mama stars Barbara O. Jones, Johnny Weathers, Cora Lee Day, Simmi Ella Nelson.
- When was Bush Mama released?
- Bush Mama is a 1979 drama film.
- Where can I watch Bush Mama?
- You can watch Bush Mama with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.