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The Diary of an African Nun
The Diary of an African Nun

The Diary of an African Nun

Genres

Drama

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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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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

15 mins

Rating

6.1/10

Release Date

01 March 1977

Country

United States of America

Cast

Barbara O. Jones

Barbara O. Jones

sister Gloria

Marnita Carraway

Marnita Carraway

african child

Fred Carraway

Fred Carraway

african child

Donald Carraway Jr.

Donald Carraway Jr.

african child

Sherry Madden

Sherry Madden

african child

Barbara Young

Barbara Young

nun #1

Makini Price

Makini Price

nun #2

Ron Flagge

Ron Flagge

african family member

Renee Carraway

Renee Carraway

african family member

Calvin Patterson

Calvin Patterson

african villager

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