The Diary of an African Nun (1977)

Genre : Drama

Runtime : 15M

Director : Julie Dash

Synopsis

An African nun is consumed by fear and doubt about her decision to take the solemn vows of poverty, chastity and obedience. Her anguish intensifies night after night as she lies on a hard bed in her small room at the convent and listens to the rhythmic, beckoning drums of her village.

Actors

Barbara O. Jones
Barbara O. Jones
sister Gloria
Marnita Carraway
Marnita Carraway
african child
Fred Carraway
Fred Carraway
african child
Donald Carraway Jr.
Donald Carraway Jr.
african child
Sherry Madden
Sherry Madden
african child
Barbara Young
Barbara Young
nun #1
Makini Price
Makini Price
nun #2
Ron Flagge
Ron Flagge
african family member
Renee Carraway
Renee Carraway
african family member
Calvin Patterson
Calvin Patterson
african villager

Crews

Julie Dash
Julie Dash
Director
Julie Dash
Julie Dash
Editor
Julie Dash
Julie Dash
Producer
Orin Mitchell
Orin Mitchell
Director of Photography
Alice Walker
Alice Walker
Story
Ron Flagge
Ron Flagge
Production Manager
Mshinda Price
Mshinda Price
Assistant Director

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