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Diary of an African Nun

Diary of an African Nun

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Diary of an African Nun

1977

0h 16m

6.5(20 votes)

Drama

Overview

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.

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Barbara O. Jones

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

Ron Flagge

African Family Member

Renee Carraway

African Family Member

Calvin Patterson

African Villager

Creative team

Directed by: Julie Dash
Produced by: Julie Dash

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