Diary of an African Nun
1977•16m•6.5•Released
Drama
An Ugandan 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.
Director
Julie Dash
Languages
English
Cast
Barbara O. Jones
Sister Gloria
Marnita Carraway
African Child
Fred Carraway
African Child
Donald Carraway Jr.
African Child
Sherry Madden
African Child
Barbara Young
Nun #1
Makini Price
Nun #2
Ron Flagge
African Family Member
Renee Carraway
African Family Member
Calvin Patterson
African Villager
Production
Producer
Julie Dash
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