Bush Mama (1979)

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.

Cast (15)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

Barbara O. Jones

Dorothy

J

Johnny Weathers

T.C.

Cora Lee Day

Molly

S

Simmi Ella Nelson

Simmi

B

Bettie J. Wilson

Social Worker

B

Bob Ogburn Jr.

Dahomey Man

S

Susan Williams

Luann

B

Ben Collins

Ben

R

Renna Kraft

Angi

D

Darian Gibbs

Young Street Boy

M

Minnie Stewart

1st Welfare Recipient

M

Malbertha Pickett

2nd Welfare Recipient

B

Bertha Yates

Secretary

C

Chris Clay

Policeman

C

Charles Brooks

Preacher

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