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Mother of the River (1995): Cast

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Mother of the River is a 1995 short film directed by Zeinabu irene Davis, starring Joy Vandervort-Cobb as Mother of the River, Monique Coleman and Michael L. Nesbitt. It runs 28 minutes.

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Mother of the River (1995) movie poster
Released
Runtime
28 min
Original language
English
Studio
ITVS
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Mother of the River About?

The premise of Mother of the River without spoilers.

Set in the 1850s, the film follows a young enslaved girl who encounters a mystical figure known as Mother of the River deep in the forest. Their bond guides the girl toward a deeper understanding of independence, honor, humility and respect for others, offering a rare, intimate view of slavery through a young woman’s eyes.

Mother of the River Themes & Keywords

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  • independent film
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Cast & crew

Mother of the River Cast & Characters

Joy Vandervort-Cobb leads the cast as Mother of the River, with Monique Coleman as Dofimae and Michael L. Nesbitt as Cujo. Directed by Zeinabu irene Davis; 7 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Zeinabu irene Davis

More films directed by Zeinabu irene Davis: Pandemic Bread, Compensation, A Powerful Thang and Crocodile Conspiracy.

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FAQ

Mother of the River FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Mother of the River, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Mother of the River?

Mother of the River runs 28 minutes.

When was Mother of the River released?

Mother of the River was released on July 7, 1995.

Who directed Mother of the River?

Mother of the River was directed by Zeinabu irene Davis.

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Who is in the cast of Mother of the River?

Mother of the River stars Joy Vandervort-Cobb as Mother of the River, Monique Coleman as Dofimae and Michael L. Nesbitt as Cujo, among 7 credited actors.

Does Mother of the River have a post-credit scene?

No. Mother of the River has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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