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Mother of the River
The tale of a girl befriending an ostracized old woman who teaches her strength and independence despite the conditions of slavery in the ante-bellum South.
- Premiere Date
- February 1, 1996
- Length
- 30 minutes
- Funding Initiative
- Open Call
Producer
Zeinabu Irene Davis
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The Film
Set in the ante-bellum South, Mother of the River is based on a familiar tale throughout the African Diaspora. A young girl befriends an ostracized old woman who teaches the girl strength and independence despite the conditions of slavery.
