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10/10

The Ditchdigger's Daughters (1997)

NR | 1 Hours 32 Minutes

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.

Director: Johnny E. Jensen

Writer: Paris Qualles

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The Cast

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

Jameelah Nuriddin

Young 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

General Fermon Judd Jr.

Earl

Joanne Pankow

Miss Wainbright

Tyhm Kennedy

Laborer #1

Richard K. Olsen

Loan Officer

Suellen Yates

Teacher #1

Tammy Arnold

Teacher #2

Gray Sibley

Truant Officer

Charlie Lucas

Stage Manager

Granoldo Frazier

Master of Ceremonies

William Flaman

Record Producer

Ruth Reid

Counselor