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Diary of an African Nun

Diary of an African Nun

Julie Dash

1977

  • Drama
6.6

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.

Cast & crew

  • Julie DashDirector
  • Barbara O. JonesSister Gloria
  • Marnita CarrawayAfrican Child
  • Fred CarrawayAfrican Child
  • Donald Carraway Jr.African Child
  • Sherry MaddenAfrican Child
  • Barbara YoungNun #1
  • Makini PriceNun #2
  • Ron FlaggeAfrican Family Member

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