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Diary of an African Nun
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Diary of an African Nun

1977-03-01 · 16 min · ★ 6.6

Drama

An Ugandan 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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Directors
Julie Dash
Production companies
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Countries
United States of America, Uganda
Status
Released

Top Cast

Barbara O. JonesBarbara O. JonesSister Gloria
Marnita CarrawayAfrican Child
Fred CarrawayAfrican Child
Donald Carraway Jr.African Child
Sherry MaddenAfrican Child
Barbara YoungNun #1
Makini PriceNun #2
Ron FlaggeRon FlaggeAfrican Family Member
Renee CarrawayAfrican Family Member
Calvin PattersonAfrican Villager

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