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The Ditchdigger's Daughters

1997 · 92 min · Drama

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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Creators

Johnny E. Jensen — Director

Top cast

Carl Lumbly portraitCarl LumblyDonald ThorntonDulé Hill portraitDulé HillYoung DonaldVictoria Dillard portraitVictoria DillardTaasKimberly Elise portraitKimberly EliseJeanetteShelley Robertson portraitShelley RobertsonDonnaMonique Coleman portraitMonique ColemanYoung DonnaRRae'Ven Larrymore KellyYoung JeanetteRosalyn Coleman portraitRosalyn ColemanYvonneMonica Calhoun portraitMonica CalhounLindaMMalaika JabaliYoung Linda

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