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Mother of The River

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28min
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1995
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Synopsis: Set in the South during the 1850s, this film explores slavery from a young woman's perspective. Mother of the River tells the story of Dofimae, a young slave girl with a strong spirit of independence despite her oppressive situation. While wandering in the woods one day, she encounters and develops a friendship with a mysterious, magical woman named Mother of the River, who evokes a spirit not unlike Harriet Tubman. This award-winning, whimsical children's tale has aired on PBS and BET/Encore, and ... Full Synopsis
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