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Diary of an African Nun

Julie Dash

1977 • 16m

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 s...

Diary of an African Nun

Cast

Barbara O. Jones

Barbara O. JonesSister Gloria

Marnita CarrawayAfrican Child

Fred CarrawayAfrican Child

Donald Carraway Jr.African Child

Sherry MaddenAfrican Child

Barbara YoungNun #1

Makini PriceNun #2

Ron Flagge

Ron FlaggeAfrican Family Member

Renee CarrawayAfrican Family Member

Calvin PattersonAfrican Villager

Crew

Julie Dash

Julie DashDirector

Ron Flagge

Ron FlaggeProduction Manager

Alice Walker

Alice WalkerShort Story

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