Diary of an African Nun
Diary of an African Nun
NR
6.2
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1977

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16m

Diary of an African Nun

Summary

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.

Director

Julie Dash

Short Story

Alice Walker

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Media

Status:

Released

Original Language:

English

Budget:

$0.00

Revenue:

$0.00

Keywords

nun
1970s
black and white
convent (nunnery)
novice
nunhood
woman director
short film