Diary of an African Nun (1977): Cast
Diary of an African Nun is a 1977 short drama directed by Julie Dash, starring Ron Flagge as African Family Member, Sherry Madden and Calvin Patterson. It runs 16 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 16 min
- Director
- Julie Dash
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
-
English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Diary of an African Nun About?
The premise of Diary of an African Nun without spoilers.
Africa’s quiet convent holds a nun tormented by fear and doubt over the vows of poverty, chastity and obedience she has taken. Each night her suffering deepens as she lies on a hard mattress in her small cell, hearing the distant, hypnotic rhythm of her village drums calling her back to home.
Diary of an African Nun Themes & Keywords
· 11 tags- f rated
- vow of silence
- religion
- nun
- missionary
- holy vision
- faith
- convent
- catholic school
- catholic church
- independent film
Diary of an African Nun Cast & Characters
Ron Flagge leads the cast as African Family Member, with Sherry Madden as African Child and Calvin Patterson as African Villager. Directed by Julie Dash; 10 actors are credited in all.
-
Director Julie Dash
- Ron Flagge as African Family Member
- Sherry Madden as African Child
- Calvin Patterson as African Villager
- Barbara O. Jones as Sister Gloria
Also Starring in Diary of an African Nun
· 6 more- Barbara Young Nun #1
- Fred Carraway African Child
- Donald Carraway Jr. African Child
- Marnita Carraway African Child
- Makini Price Nun #2
- Renee Carraway African Family Member
More from Julie Dash
More films directed by Julie Dash, best-rated first: Daughters of the Dust, Incognito, Praise House and Relatives.
Seen Diary of an African Nun?
Movies Like Diary of an African Nun
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Diary of a Country Priest, Novitiate and Our Lady of the Nile.
-
Diary of a Country Priest 1951 -
Novitiate 2017 -
Our Lady of the Nile 2019 -
Nun Story: Frustration in Black 1980 -
Nun of Your Business 2020 -
The Portuguese Nun 2010 -
A Diary of Letters to God 2017 -
Diary of a Mad Black Woman 2005 -
Sankofa 1993 -
A Certain Kind of Silence 2019 -
The Silent Cry 1977 -
Cristiana, Devil Nun 1972
Diary of an African Nun FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Diary of an African Nun, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Diary of an African Nun?
Diary of an African Nun runs 16 minutes.
When was Diary of an African Nun released?
Diary of an African Nun was released on March 1, 1977.
Who directed Diary of an African Nun?
Diary of an African Nun was directed by Julie Dash.
More films by Julie Dash Who is in the cast of Diary of an African Nun?
Diary of an African Nun stars Ron Flagge as African Family Member, Sherry Madden as African Child and Calvin Patterson as African Villager, among 10 credited actors.
Does Diary of an African Nun have a post-credit scene?
No. Diary of an African Nun has no extra scene during or after the credits.
Coming soon to your phone
The Plot Explained Movie Summary App
From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.
Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app
