Bush Mama (1979)

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.

Starring: Barbara O. Jones, Johnny Weathers, Cora Lee Day, Simmi Ella Nelson

Categories: Drama