Diary of an African Nun

Diary of an African Nun 1977 Directed by Julie Dash

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.

Country USA

Production Country USA

Language English

Spoken Language English

Gnere Drama

Release Date 1 March 1977

16 mins

Cast

Barbara O. Jones Sister Gloria

Marnita Carraway African Child

Fred Carraway African Child

Donald Carraway Jr. African Child

Sherry Madden African Child

Barbara Young Nun #1

Makini Price Nun #2

Ron Flagge African Family Member

Renee Carraway African Family Member

Calvin Patterson African Villager

Crew

Director

Julie Dash

Producer

Julie Dash

Cinematography

Orin Mitchell

Editor

Julie Dash

Original Writer

Alice Walker

Assistant Director

Mshinda Price