Diary of an African Nun

Overview

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

March 1, 1977

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Countries

United States of America

Cast

Barbara O. Jones,Marnita Carraway,Fred Carraway,Donald Carraway Jr.,Sherry Madden,Barbara Young,Makini Price,Ron Flagge,Renee Carraway,Calvin Patterson

Director

Julie Dash

Writer

Alice Walker

Producer

Julie Dash

Cinematography

Orin Mitchell

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0180644