The Diary of an African Nun

The Diary of an African Nun

15 mins | Drama | March 1, 1977

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.

The Diary of an African Nun

15 mins | Drama | March 1, 1977

The Diary of an African Nun
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.
Producers
Original title The Diary of an African Nun
Directors Mshinda Price, Julie Dash
Writers Alice Walker

Cast

Barbara O. Jones

as sister Gloria

Marnita Carraway

as african child

Fred Carraway

as african child

Donald Carraway Jr.

as african child

Sherry Madden

as african child

Barbara Young

as nun #1

Makini Price

as nun #2

Ron Flagge

as african family member

Renee Carraway

as african family member

Calvin Patterson

as african villager