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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
Makini Price
as Nun #2
Ron Flagge
as African Family Member
Renee Carraway
as African Family Member
Calvin Patterson
as African Villager
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1977
Runtime0h 16m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes19
DirectorJulie Dash
WritersJulie Dash
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.6 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsDiary of an African Nun
About Diary of an African Nun
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.
Directed by Julie Dash, Diary of an African Nun leans on a strong ensemble — Barbara O. Jones, Marnita Carraway, Fred Carraway — 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 1977.
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