Bush Mama
1979, English. Directed by Haile Gerima.
Dorothy is a poor black woman. Her husband is put in jail for no observable reason, and she is pregnant with a second child. The government threatens to take away her welfare if she does not get an abortion.
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Haile GerimaDirector
- Barbara O. JonesDorothy
- Johnny WeathersT.C.
- Cora Lee DayMolly
- Simmi Ella NelsonSimmi
- Bettie J. WilsonSocial Worker
- Bob Ogburn Jr.Dahomey Man
- Susan WilliamsLuann
- Ben CollinsBen
- Renna KraftAngi
- Darian GibbsYoung Street Boy
- Minnie Stewart1st Welfare Recipient
- Malbertha Pickett2nd Welfare Recipient
Details
- Released
- 1 September 1979
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Haile Gerima
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Bush Mama runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Does Bush Mama have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Bush Mama on?
Bush Mama isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 September 1979. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Bush Mama?
If you liked Bush Mama, try Riot in Cell Block 11, The Young One, Hounddog.
Who directed Bush Mama?
Bush Mama (1979) was directed by Haile Gerima and stars Barbara O. Jones, Johnny Weathers, Cora Lee Day.