Diary of an African Nun (1977)

Diary of an African Nun

1977

Drama

Synopsis

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.

Credits

Director

Julie Dash

Cast

Barbara O. Jones as Sister Gloria

Barbara Young as Nun #1

Calvin Patterson as African Villager

Donald Carraway Jr. as African Child

Fred Carraway as African Child

Makini Price as Nun #2

Marnita Carraway as African Child

Renee Carraway as African Family Member