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The Ditchdigger's Daughters (1997)

The Ditchdigger's Daughters

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TV-PG

1h 32m

Biography, Drama

February 23rd, 1997

7.7/10

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Synopsis

Based on the memoirs of Yvonne S. Thornton, this heartwarming, inspirational family drama centers on a poor black laborer who wanted his six daughters to grow up to be doctors.

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Cast

Carl Lumbly
Donald Thornton
Dulé Hill
Young Donald
Victoria Dillard
Tass
Shelley Robertson
Donna
Monique Coleman
Young Donna
Kimberly Elise
Jeanette
RaéVen Kelly
Young Jeanette
Rosalyn Coleman
Yvonne
Jameelah Nuriddin
Young Yvonne
Monica Calhoun
Linda
Full cast & crew

Directors

Johnny E. Jensen
Full cast & crew

Producers

James Manos Jr.
executive producer
Paris Qualles
executive producer
Lulu Zezza
line producer
Full cast & crew

Writers

Yvonne S. Thornton
(book) (as Yvonne S. Thornton M.D.) and
Jo Coudert
book
Paris Qualles
written by
Full cast & crew

Keywords

veteran
racism
flashback
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Country of Origin

United States of America

Languages

English

Release Dates

February 23rd, 1997 (United States of America)
February 23rd, 1997 (United States of America) TV

Alternative Titles

The Ditchdigger's Daughters (original title)
Schwarze Wut (Germany)
Oi exi kores tou Thornton (Greece) (transliterated title)
All Alternative Titles

Locations

Wilmington, North Carolina, USA

Running Times

92 min

Sound Mixes

Dolby

Aspect Ratios

1.33 : 1

Production Companies

MTM Enterprises
James Manos Jr. Productions
Four Papa Quebec

Distribution Companies

The Family Channel

Other Companies

Digital Magic Company (digital post-production services)
Echo Sound Services (sound editing)
Mark Fincannon and Associates (additional casting)
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