Drama · United States of America · 1977 · 16m

Diary of an African Nun

Diary of an African Nun poster
Director
Julie Dash
Cast
Barbara O. Jones as Sister Gloria Marnita Carraway as African Child Fred Carraway as African Child Donald Carraway Jr. as African Child Sherry Madden as African Child Barbara Young as Nun #1
Crew
Orin Mitchell — Director of Photography Julie Dash — Editor Julie Dash — Producer
Synopsis

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.

Mood & Themes
nun1970sblack and whiteconvent (nunnery)novicenunhoodwoman directorshort film
Key Collaborators
Julie Dash Director Orin Mitchell Director of Photography Julie Dash Editor Julie Dash Producer
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