Mother of the River (1995)

9.0/10 28 min

Overview

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.

Cast

Monique Coleman

Dofimae

Michael L. Nesbitt

Cujo

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