Diary of an African Nun (1977)
Movie 16m ★ 6.5/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something
Diary of an African Nun is a drama movie from 1977. It is directed by Julie Dash. The cast includes Barbara O. Jones, Marnita Carraway and Fred Carraway. The running time is 16m. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.5 out of 10.
61Tonight Score Short enough for a weeknight, a classic.
Synopsis
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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Cast & crew
- Julie DashDirector
- Barbara O. Jonesas Sister Gloria
- Marnita Carrawayas African Child
- Fred Carrawayas African Child
- Donald Carraway Jr.as African Child
- Sherry Maddenas African Child
- Barbara Youngas Nun #1
- Makini Priceas Nun #2
- Ron Flaggeas African Family Member
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Questions about Diary of an African Nun
- What genre is Diary of an African Nun?
- Diary of an African Nun is categorised as Drama.
- Who stars in Diary of an African Nun?
- Barbara O. Jones, Marnita Carraway, Fred Carraway, Donald Carraway Jr., Sherry Madden appear in the main cast.
- Who directed Diary of an African Nun?
- Julie Dash directed Diary of an African Nun.
- How long is Diary of an African Nun?
- Diary of an African Nun runs for 16m (16 minutes).
- Is Diary of an African Nun worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 6.5/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch Diary of an African Nun?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
