Mother of the River

Mother of the River

28 mins | July 7, 1995

In this poignant story set in the 1850s, a young slave girl befriends a magical woman in the woods called Mother of the River. Through their friendship the young girl learns about independence, honor, humility and respect for others. MOTHER OF THE RIVER is a rare portrayal of slavery from a young woman's perspective.

Mother of the River

28 mins | July 7, 1995

Mother of the River
In this poignant story set in the 1850s, a young slave girl befriends a magical woman in the woods called Mother of the River. Through their friendship the young girl learns about independence, honor, humility and respect for others. MOTHER OF THE RIVER is a rare portrayal of slavery from a young woman's perspective.
Producers Independent Television Service (ITVS)
Original title Mother of the River
Directors Zeinabu irene Davis
Writers Marc Arthur Chéry

Cast

Kim Bloom

as Quashee (as Kim R. Bloom)

Wayne Caparas

as Demetrius

Monique Coleman

as Dofimae

Anita Maria Taylor

as Nelia (as Anita Taylor)

Joy Vandervort-Cobb

as Mother of the River