Diary of an African Nun poster

Diary of an African Nun

6.5 / 10 6.5 1977 16m

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.

Directed by Julie Dash

VISUAL NOTES

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CAST

The people behind the story

Barbara O. Jones

Barbara O. JonesSister Gloria

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Marnita CarrawayAfrican Child

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Fred CarrawayAfrican Child

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Donald Carraway Jr.African Child

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Sherry MaddenAfrican Child

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Barbara YoungNun #1

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Makini PriceNun #2

Ron Flagge

Ron FlaggeAfrican Family Member