Mother of the River (1995)

In this poignant story set in the 1850s, a young slave girl befriends a magical woman in the woods called Mother of the River. Through their friendship the young girl learns about independence, honor, humility and respect for others. MOTHER OF THE RIVER is a rare portrayal of slavery from a young woman's perspective.

Cast (7)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

K

Kim Bloom

Quashee (as Kim R. Bloom)

W

Wayne Caparas

Demetrius

Monique Coleman

Dofimae

Michael L. Nesbitt

Cujo

J

Jenny Strassburg

Emma

A

Anita Maria Taylor

Nelia (as Anita Taylor)

J

Joy Vandervort-Cobb

Mother of the River

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