Still from Diary of an African Nun — Diary of an African Nun (1977) — Julie DashPhotographed by Orin Mitchell

Julie Dash

Diary of an African Nun

Name: Diary of an African Nun
Genre: Drama
Released: 1977
Duration: 16 min

English / 1977 / 16m

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Drama

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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.

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Credits

Crew

DirectorJulie Dash

CinematographerOrin Mitchell

EditorJulie Dash

Cast

Barbara O. Jonesas Sister Gloria

Marnita Carrawayas African Child

Fred Carrawayas African Child

Donald Carraway Jr.as African Child

Sherry Maddenas African Child

Barbara Youngas Nun #1

Makini Priceas Nun #2

Ron Flaggeas African Family Member

Renee Carrawayas African Family Member

Calvin Pattersonas African Villager