Mother of the River

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1995 / 28min.

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Synopsis

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.

Directors

Actors

Monique Coleman

Jenny Strassburg

Wayne Caparas

Kim Bloom

Michael L. Nesbitt

Anita Maria Taylor

Joy Vandervort-Cobb

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