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The Ditchdigger's Daughters

Feb 23, 1997 · 1h 32m
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Drama

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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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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
Directed by Johnny E. Jensen

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Released
Original language
EN
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Country
US
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