Bush Mama (1979)

6.7/10 97 min Drama

Overview

The story of Dorothy and her husband T.C. He is a discharged Vietnam veteran who thought he would return home to a "hero's welcome." Instead he is falsely arrested and imprisoned for a crime he didn't commit. Her life revolves around the welfare office and a community facing poverty and unemployment. As a result of the film's events, both the main characters become radicalized and Dorothy eventually turns to violence.

Cast

Barbara O. Jones

Dorothy

Cora Lee Day

Molly

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