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The Ditchdigger's Daughters

1997· 1h 32m

Drama

Directed by Johnny E. Jensen

10.0/ 10

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Overview

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.

Cast

Carl Lumbly

Carl Lumbly

Donald Thornton

Dulé Hill

Dulé Hill

Young Donald

Victoria Dillard

Victoria Dillard

Taas

Kimberly Elise

Kimberly Elise

Jeanette

Shelley Robertson

Shelley Robertson

Donna

Monique Coleman

Monique Coleman

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