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6.7 / 10 IMDb September 1, 1979 1h 37m
Dorothy is a poor black woman. Her husband is put in jail for no observable reason, and she is pregnant with a second child. The government threatens to take away her welfare if she does not get an abortion.
Director
Runtime
1h 37m
Release Date
September 1, 1979
Genre
Drama
Status
Released
Languages
English
Country
United States of America
Writers
Producers
Cast
Barbara O. Jones
as Dorothy
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Johnny Weathers
as T.C.
Cora Lee Day
as Molly
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Simmi Ella Nelson
as Simmi
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Bettie J. Wilson
as Social Worker
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Bob Ogburn Jr.
as Dahomey Man
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Susan Williams
as Luann
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Ben Collins
as Ben
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Renna Kraft
as Angi
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Darian Gibbs
as Young Street Boy
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Minnie Stewart
as 1st Welfare Recipient
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Malbertha Pickett
as 2nd Welfare Recipient
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Bertha Yates
as Secretary
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Chris Clay
as Policeman
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Charles Brooks
as Preacher
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