The Ditchdigger's Daughters (1997)
1997 · 1h 32m · Drama
Genres: Drama
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.
Director: Johnny E. Jensen
Writers: Paris Qualles
Music by: Phil Marshall
Cinematography: Fernando Argüelles
Cast
Carl Lumbly as Donald ThorntonDulé Hill as Young DonaldVictoria Dillard as TaasKimberly Elise as JeanetteShelley Robertson as DonnaMonique Coleman as Young DonnaRae'Ven Larrymore Kelly as Young JeanetteRosalyn Coleman as YvonneMonica Calhoun as LindaMalaika Jabali as Young LindaErika L. Heard as RitaKiara Tucker as Young RitaMore like this
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