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Release Year1997
Runtime1h 32m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
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DirectorJohnny E. Jensen
WritersParis Qualles
TypeFeature Film
Rating10.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Ditchdigger's Daughters
About The Ditchdigger's Daughters
Based on the memoirs of Yvonne S. Thornton, this heartwarming, inspirational family drama centers on a poor black laborer who wanted his six daughters to grow up to be doctors.
Directed by Johnny E. Jensen, The Ditchdigger's Daughters leans on a strong ensemble — Carl Lumbly, Dulé Hill, Victoria Dillard — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1997.
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