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Feb 23, 1997 · The Ditchdigger's Daughters: Directed by Johnny E. Jensen. With Carl Lumbly, Dulé Hill, Victoria Dillard, Shelley Robertson. In 1940s New Jersey, a poor, working man aspires to give his six daughters opportunities that he never had.
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- Biography, Drama
- Johnny E. Jensen
- 1997-02-23
The Ditchdigger's Daughters 1997. Ressie Galletes. 3.7K subscribers. Subscribed. 10K. 1.3M views 10 years ago.
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- Ressie Galletes
Fact-based story about a black family dominated by a stern but loving father (Carl Lumbly), who dreams of the best education---including medical school---for his six daughters. Tass: Victoria...
Yvonne S. Thornton is an American obstetrician-gynecologist, musician and author, best known for her memoir, The Ditchdigger's Daughters.
In 1940s New Jersey, a poor, working man aspires to give his six daughters opportunities that he never had. In many ways "The Ditchdigger's Daughters" adheres to the well worn path of a genre best described as the black struggle in an injust white America.
The Ditchdigger's Daughters (TV Movie 1997) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
A black laborer (Carl Lumbly) works long hours, builds his own house and pushes his six daughters hard to succeed.
- Drama
