Mother of the River

1995 | 28 minutes | 0.0 ★ (0)

Mother of the River
  • Overview

    In this poignant story set in the 1850s, a young slave girl befriends a magical woman in the woods called Mother of the River. Through their friendship the young girl learns about independence, honor, humility and respect for others. MOTHER OF THE RIVER is a rare portrayal of slavery from a young woman's perspective.

  • Release Date

    07 July 1995

  • DirectingZeinabu irene Davis
  • Budget

    $0.00

  • Revenue

    $0.00

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