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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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- Johnny E. Jensen
- TV-PG
- Biography, Drama
The Ditchdigger's Daughters was critically acclaimed, translated into 19 languages and was turned into a television movie produced by the Family Channel in 1997, for which Kimberly Elise won Best Supporting Actress at the 1997 CableACE Awards.
- American
- New York City, U.S.
The Ditchdigger's Daughters (TV Movie 1997) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
A TV movie based on a true story of a black father who raised six daughters to achieve success in the 1950s and 1960s. The plot focuses on the challenges and triumphs of the daughters, who became doctors, nurses, lawyers, and performers.
Victoria Dillard. Tass Thornton. Dulé Hill. Young Donald. See Full Cast & Crew. Find out how to watch The Ditchdigger's Daughters. Stream The Ditchdigger's Daughters, watch...
A black laborer (Carl Lumbly) works long hours, builds his own house and pushes his six daughters hard to succeed.
- Drama