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    Mother of the River

    28'

    1995-07-07

    9

    Overview:

    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.

    DirectingZeinabu irene DavisWritingMarc Arthur Chéry

    Cast

    1

    Quashee (as Kim R. Bloom)

    Kim Bloom

    1

    Demetrius

    Wayne Caparas

    1

    Dofimae

    Monique Coleman

    1

    Cujo

    Michael L. Nesbitt

    1

    Emma

    Jenny Strassburg

    1

    Nelia (as Anita Taylor)

    Anita Maria Taylor

    1

    Mother of the River

    Joy Vandervort-Cobb

    Details:

    • Budget: 0
    • Home page
    • Revenue: 0
    • List of countries:
      1. United States of America
    • List of languages:
      1. English
    • List of companies:
      1. ITVS
    • Vote Count: 1
    • Popularity: 0.3817
    • Status: Released
    • Original title:Mother of the River

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