Diary of an African Nun
1977, English. Directed by Julie Dash.
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.
- Runtime
- 0h 16m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 1 March 1977
- Country
- United States of America, Uganda
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Diary of an African Nun isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
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Who directed Diary of an African Nun?
Diary of an African Nun (1977) was directed by Julie Dash and stars Barbara O. Jones, Marnita Carraway, Fred Carraway.