Diary of an African Nun (1977)

03/01/1977 (US) • Drama • 16m

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.

Diary of an African Nun (1977)

03/01/1977 (US) • 16m

Drama

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.

Top Billed Cast

Barbara O. Jones

Sister Gloria

Marnita Carraway

African Child

African Child

Donald Carraway Jr.

African Child

African Child

Nun #1

Nun #2

African Family Member

African Family Member

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

nun

1970s

black and white

convent (nunnery)

novice

nunhood

woman director

short film

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