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Diary of an African Nun
Diary of an African Nun
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Diary of an African Nun

1977
Directed byJulie Dash
0h 16m

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.

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Barbara O. JonesSister GloriaMarnita CarrawayAfrican ChildFred Carraway
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African Child
Donald Carraway Jr.African Child
Sherry MaddenAfrican Child
Barbara YoungNun #1
Makini PriceNun #2
Ron FlaggeAfrican Family Member
Renee CarrawayAfrican Family Member
Calvin PattersonAfrican Villager
DETAILS
GENRES
Drama
STATUSReleased
RATING
6.2

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