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The Ditchdigger's Daughters (1997)
Director: Johnny E. Jensen
Cast: Carl Lumbly, Dulé Hill, Victoria Dillard, Kimberly Elise
Runtime92 min
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Based on the memoirs of Yvonne S. Thornton, this heartwarming, inspirational family drama centers on a poor black laborer who wanted his six daughters to grow up to be doctors.
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This inspirational family drama from 1997, directed by Johnny E. Jensen, offers a heartwarming look at the Thornton family's determination to defy expectations and pursue their dreams. With standout performances from the ensemble cast, including Carl Lumbly, Dulé Hill, and Kimberly Elise, the film provides a unique and uplifting exploration of the sacrifices and triumphs of a working-class black family striving for academic success.
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The Ditchdigger's Daughters is a 1997 American television drama film directed by Johnny E. Jensen and written by Yvonne S. Thornton, Jo Coudert, and Paris Qualles, based on Thornton’s memoir.
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