The Ditchdigger's Daughters

10.0 1997 92 min
Drama

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.

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Director
Johnny E. Jensen
Writer
Paris Qualles

Cast

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Carl Lumbly Donald Thornton
Dulé Hill Young Donald
Victoria Dillard Taas
Kimberly Elise Jeanette
Shelley Robertson Donna
Monique Coleman Young Donna
Rae'Ven Larrymore Kelly Young Jeanette
Rosalyn Coleman Yvonne
Monica Calhoun Linda
Malaika Jabali Young Linda
Erika L. Heard Rita
Kiara Tucker Young Rita
Denice Sealy Betty
Lynne Moody Kathryn
April Turner Yvette
Robin Michelle McClamb Joy
Saycon Sengbloh Kimberly
Lou Criscuolo Vince Calabretta

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