The Ditchdigger's Daughters (1997)
Based on the memoirs of Yvonne S. Thornton, this heartwarming, inspirational family drama centers on a poor black laborer who wanted his six daughters to grow up to be doctors.
- Data di uscita
- 1997-02-23
- TMDB
- 10.0 / 10 (2)
- Durata
- 1 h 32 min
- Generi
- Dramma
- Regista
- Johnny E. Jensen
Cast
- Carl Lumbly — Donald Thornton
- Dulé Hill — Young Donald
- Victoria Dillard — Taas
- Kimberly Elise — Jeanette
- Shelley Robertson — Donna
- Monique Coleman — Young Donna
- Rae'Ven Larrymore Kelly — Young Jeanette
- Rosalyn Coleman — Yvonne
- Monica Calhoun — Linda
- Malaika Jabali — Young Linda
- Erika L. Heard — Rita
- Kiara Tucker — Young Rita
Curiosità
The Ditchdigger's Daughters is a 1997 American television drama film directed by Johnny E. Jensen and written by Yvonne S. Thornton, Jo Coudert, and Paris Qualles, based on Thornton’s memoir.
Production
Filming took place in Wilmington, North Carolina, at EUE Screen Gems Studios, Timme Building, Thalian Hall, Tileston School, Brewery East, and New Hanover High School, from November to December 1996. Paris Qualles adapted the screenplay from Yvonne Thornton’s memoir, with contributions from Jo Coudert, and expanded storylines to explore the daughters’ experiences.
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