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Down in the Delta (1998)
Director: Maya Angelou
Cast: Alfre Woodard, Al Freeman Jr., Esther Rolle, Mary Alice
Runtime112 min
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A single mother plagued by alcohol and drug addictions is sent with her children from Chicago to her ancestral home in the Mississippi Delta, to live with her uncle and aunt for the summer.
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Down in the Delta (1998), directed by Maya Angelou, is a critically acclaimed drama that follows a single mother struggling with addiction who is sent with her children from Chicago to her family's home in the Mississippi Delta. The film has been praised for its heartfelt performances and sensitive exploration of complex family dynamics.
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Directed by renowned poet and author Maya Angelou, Down in the Delta (1998) offers a poignant exploration of family, addiction, and the power of finding one's roots. With standout performances from Alfre Woodard, Al Freeman Jr., and Esther Rolle, this drama delves into the complexities of a mother's journey to rediscover herself and her connections to her Mississippi Delta heritage.
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Down in the Delta is a 1998 American-Canadian drama film, directed by Maya Angelou and starring Alfre Woodard, Al Freeman, Jr., Esther Rolle, Loretta Devine, and Wesley Snipes.
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