The Diary of an African Nun

Drama · 1977 FlikFlixPick

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.

Starring: Alice Walker, Alice Walker, Barbara O. Jones, Marnita Carraway, Barbara O. Jones, Julie Dash, Fred Carraway, Julie Dash, Donald Carraway Jr., Julie Dash, Sherry Madden, Ron Flagge
Director: Julie Dash
Producer: Julie Dash

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BarbaraoSister Gloria, sister Gloria
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Alice WalkerStory, Writer
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Julie DashProducer, Director, Editor
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Marnita Carrawayafrican child
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Fred Carrawayafrican child
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Donald Carraway Jr.african child
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Sherry Maddenafrican child
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Ron FlaggeProduction Manager, african family member
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Orin MitchellDirector of Photography
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Barbara Youngnun #1
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Mshinda PriceAssistant Director
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Makini Pricenun #2
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Renee Carrawayafrican family member
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Calvin Pattersonafrican villager

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