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1997

The Ditchdigger's Daughters

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1h 32m
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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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Jo Coudert
Writer
Johnny E. Jensen
Director
Paris Qualles
Writer
Yvonne S. Thornton
Writer
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Cast
Carl Lumbly
Donald Thornton
Dulé Hill
Young Donald
Victoria Dillard
Taas
Kimberly Elise
Jeanette
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  • Status
    Released
  • Release date
    Feb. 23, 1997
  • Original Language
    English

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