Diary of an African Nun

Diary of an African Nun

6.4 /10 17 votes
March 1, 1977 16m Released

Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Julie Dash
Writers Alice Walker
Rating 6.4/10
Language EN

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Cast & Crew

Barbara O. Jones

Barbara O. Jones

Sister Gloria

Marnita Carraway

African Child

Fred Carraway

African Child

Donald Carraway Jr.

African Child

Sherry Madden

African Child

Barbara Young

Nun #1

Makini Price

Nun #2

Ron Flagge

Ron Flagge

African Family Member

Renee Carraway

African Family Member

Calvin Patterson

African Villager

Frequently Asked Questions

Diary of an African Nun was released on March 1, 1977.

The runtime of Diary of an African Nun is 16m.

Diary of an African Nun is a Drama movie.

Diary of an African Nun has a rating of 6.4 out of 10 on TMDB.

Diary of an African Nun is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Diary of an African Nun was directed by Julie Dash.

The main cast of Diary of an African Nun includes Barbara O. Jones, Marnita Carraway, Fred Carraway.

Diary of an African Nun is originally in English.