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Down in the Delta is a 1998 American-Canadian drama film, directed by Maya Angelou (in her only film directing effort) and starring Alfre Woodard, Al Freeman, Jr., Esther Rolle (in her final film appearance before her death), Loretta Devine, and Wesley Snipes.
Dec 25, 1998 · A troubled single mother from Chicago is sent to live with her family in Mississippi, where she reconnects with her roots and overcomes her struggles. The film stars Alfre Woodard, Al Freeman Jr., Mary Alice and Wesley Snipes, and features the music of Prince and Chaka Khan.
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- Drama
- Maya Angelou
- 1998-12-25
Dec 25, 1998 · A film based on a screenplay by Myron Goble and directed by Maya Angelou, about a Chicago woman who takes her children to the Mississippi Delta for the summer. Alfre Woodard stars as Loretta, a struggling single mother who faces challenges and opportunities in the rural community.
A troubled single mother from Chicago spends a summer with her uncle in rural Mississippi and learns about her family heritage and herself. The film is based on a novel by Maya Angelou and stars Alfre Woodard, Wesley Snipes and Esther Rolle.
Dec 26, 2023 · Dec. 26, 2023. Consumed by fears of inner-city violence and the traumatic effects of the crack epidemic, “Down in the Delta” didn’t lead to a career in filmmaking for the writer Maya...
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A film directed by Maya Angelou and based on a play by Myron Goble, starring Alfre Woodard, Wesley Snipes and others. See the full list of actors, writers, producers, composers, cinematographers and more on IMDb.
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Down in the Delta. Alfre Woodard leaves the big city behind and heads down south to save her family in this heartfelt film directed by Maya Angelou. 626 IMDb 6.9 1 h 52 min 1998. X-Ray PG-13. Drama · Emotional · Touching · Serious.
