Bush Mama

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.

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Cast

Barbara O. Jones

Dorothy

Johnny Weathers

T.C.

Cora Lee Day

Molly

Simmi Ella Nelson

Simmi

Bettie J. Wilson

Social Worker

Bob Ogburn Jr.

Dahomey Man

Susan Williams

Luann

Ben Collins

Ben

Renna Kraft

Angi