Still from Down in the Delta — Down in the Delta (1998) — Maya AngelouPhotographed by William Wages

Maya Angelou

Down in the Delta

Name: Down in the Delta
Genre: Drama
Released: 1998
Duration: 112 min

English / 1998 / 1h 52m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Drama

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Synopsis

A single mother plagued by alcohol and drug addictions is sent with her children from Chicago to her ancestral home in the Mississippi Delta, to live with her uncle and aunt for the summer.

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Credits

Crew

DirectorMaya Angelou

WriterMyron Goble

CinematographerWilliam Wages

ComposerStanley Clarke

EditorNancy Richardson

Cast

Alfre Woodardas Loretta Sinclair

Al Freeman Jr.as Earl Sinclair

Esther Rolleas Annie Sinclair

Mary Aliceas Rosa Lynn Sinclair

Loretta Devineas Zenia

Wesley Snipesas Will Sinclair

Mpho Koahoas Thomas

Anne-Marie Johnsonas Monica

Justin Lordas Dr. Rainey

Richard Yearwoodas Marco

Sandra Caldwellas Volunteer

Colleen Williamsas Tourist Woman

Richard Blackburnas Tourist Man

Philip Akinas Manager

Mary Fallickas Drug Addict

Sandi Rossas Pawnbroker

Barbara Barnes-Hopkinsas Prim Woman

Marium Carvellas Prim Sister

Quancetia Hamiltonas Gina

Kim Robertsas Isabelle