The Ditchdigger's Daughters

The Ditchdigger's Daughters

92 mins | Feb. 23, 1997

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.

The Ditchdigger's Daughters

92 mins | Feb. 23, 1997

The Ditchdigger's Daughters
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.
IMDb rating 7.6
Producers
Original title The Ditchdigger's Daughters
Directors Johnny E. Jensen
Writers Jo Coudert, Yvonne S. Thornton, Paris Qualles

Cast

Carl Lumbly

as Donald Thornton

Dulé Hill

as Young Donald

Kimberly Elise

as Jeanette