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Down in the Delta  (1998)

Down in the Delta
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG13
Theatrical Feature Running Time:
111 mins

Theatrical Release Information:
Down in the Delta

Poet Maya Angelou made her feature directorial debut with this African-American family drama, shown theatrically but originally produced for the Showtime cable network. Unemployed single mother Loretta (Alfre Woodward) lives with her mother, Rosa Lynn (Mary Alice), in a Chicago apartment. Drugs and alcohol lead Loretta to neglect her autistic daughter, Tracy (Kulani Hassen). Her teen son Thomas (Mpho Koaho) brings in money by photographing tourists. Rosa Lynn pawns a family heirloom in order to send Loretta and the kids off to their Mississippi Delta hometown where Loretta's Uncle Earl (Al Freeman Jr.) runs his diner. Earl lives in a dry county, so Loretta is reluctant. However, she has no choice after Rosa Lynn threatens to contact child-welfare authorities if she doesn't go. Earl takes in the trio even though he already has enough problems with Annie (Esther Rolle), an Alzheimer's victim under the supervision of caregiver Zenia (Loretta Devine). Toronto locations substitute for Mississippi. Shown at the 1998 Toronto Film Festival. ~ Bhob Stewart, All Movie Guide


Down in the Delta Trivia

Who played Loretta in the movie Down in the Delta?
Alfre Woodard played Loretta in the movie Down in the Delta

Who played Earl in the movie Down in the Delta?
Al Jr. Freeman played Earl in the movie Down in the Delta

Who played Rosa Lynn in the movie Down in the Delta?
Mary Alice played Rosa Lynn in the movie Down in the Delta

Who played Annie in the movie Down in the Delta?
Esther Rolle played Annie in the movie Down in the Delta

Who played Zenia in the movie Down in the Delta?
Loretta Devine played Zenia in the movie Down in the Delta

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