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The Ditchdigger's Daughters

1997 · 1h 32m · 10.0 on TMDB

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
Donald Thornton
Dulé Hill
Young Donald
Victoria Dillard
Taas
Kimberly Elise
Jeanette

Shelley Robertson

Shelley Robertson

Donna

Monique Coleman

Monique Coleman

Young Donna

Rae'Ven Larrymore Kelly

Young Jeanette

Rosalyn Coleman

Rosalyn Coleman

Yvonne

Monica Calhoun

Monica Calhoun

Linda

Malaika Jabali

Young Linda

Erika L. Heard

Rita

Kiara Tucker

Young Rita

Directed by

Johnny E. Jensen

Where to watch

Not streaming anywhere right now — rental or physical it is.

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Released: February 23, 1997

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