Bush Mama (1979)
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The story of Dorothy and her husband T.C. He is a discharged Vietnam veteran who thought he would return home to a "hero's welcome." Instead he is falsely arrested and imprisoned for a crime he didn't commit. Her life revolves around the welfare office and a community facing poverty and unemployment. As a result of the film's events, both the main characters become radicalized and Dorothy eventually turns to violence.
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Barbara O. JonesDorothyJohnny WeathersT.C.
Cora Lee DayMollySimmi Ella NelsonSimmiBettie J. WilsonSocial WorkerBob Ogburn Jr.Dahomey ManSusan WilliamsLuannBen CollinsBenRenna KraftAngiKeywords
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What is Bush Mama about?
The story of Dorothy and her husband T.C. He is a discharged Vietnam veteran who thought he would return home to a "hero's welcome." Instead he is falsely arrested and imprisoned for a crime he didn't commit. Her life revolves around the welfare office and a community facing poverty and unemployment. As a result of the film's events, both the main characters become radicalized and Dorothy eventually turns to violence.
How long is Bush Mama?
Bush Mama has a runtime of 97 minutes.