Barbara O. Jones
Dorothy
The story of Dorothy and her husband T.C. He is a discharged Vietnam veteran who thought he would return home to a "hero's welcome." Instead he is falsely arrested and imprisoned for a crime he didn't commit. Her life revolves around the welfare office and a community facing poverty and unemployment. As a result of the film's events, both the main characters become radicalized and Dorothy eventually turns to violence.
Release Date | 1979-09-01 |
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Runtime | 1h 37m |
Directors | Haile Gerima, Roderick Young, Charles Burnett |
Producer | Haile Gerima |
Writer | Haile Gerima |