Characters & Themes
Bush Mama (1979) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1979 · 97 mins · English
- Loading streaming availability…
- Directed by
- Haile Gerima
- Starring
- Cora Lee Day, Susan Williams, Ben Collins, Barbara O. Jones, Simmi Ella Nelson, Bettie J. Wilson
It follows Dorothy and her husband T.C., a discharged Vietnam veteran who expects a hero’s welcome but is wrongfully arrested and sentenced for a crime he didn’t commit. Dorothy’s daily life centers on the welfare office amid a community plagued by poverty and unemployment. The injustices push both toward radicalization, and Dorothy ultimately resorts to violence.
On this page (3)
Characters, themes & setting
Bush Mama (1979) Characters & Themes Coming Soon
The character, theme and setting guide of Bush Mama (1979) is not written yet. Request it to move it up the list, or read the full plot summary in the meantime.
If you liked this
Movies Like Bush Mama
Similar movies to Bush Mama: the same genre, themes or kind of story. Each one comes with its own plot summary, timeline and ending explained.
Every angle
Bush Mama (1979) Explained: Plot, Timeline & Characters
Everything about Bush Mama in one place: what happens in the plot summary, the timeline in chronological order, the characters and meaning. What's After the Movie adds the cast, box office and post-credit scenes.
Coming soon on iOS and Android
The Plot Explained Movie Summary App
Plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Catch up on any movie in minutes, save your favorites and never miss a twist again.
Be the first to know when we launch. Your email stays private, always.
Learn more about the app