Black Girl (1972)An aspiring dancer and her wicked sister's resent their mother's love for a foster daughter. Director:Ossie Davis |
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Earl
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Claudia McNeil | ... |
Mu' Dear
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| Leslie Uggams | ... |
Netta
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Louise Stubbs | ... |
Mama Rose
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Peggy Pettit | ... |
Billie Jean
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Gloria Edwards | ... |
Norma
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Rhetta Greene | ... |
Ruth Ann
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| Ruby Dee | ... |
Netta's mother
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Kent Martin | ... |
Herbert
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Gertrude Jeannette |
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Carl Byrd |
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Damu King |
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Erik Kilpatrick |
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Bob Harris | ... |
Ernie
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An aspiring dancer and her wicked sister's resent their mother's love for a foster daughter.
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pride | janitor | fear | mother daughter relationship | family relationships |Taglines:
She's a black girl ...your girl See more »Genres:
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EnglishRelease Date:
9 November 1972 (USA) See more »Company Credits
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Mama Rose: You're a lie!
Mu' Dear: You ain't never in your life called me a lie and God's gonna whip you for that when you're laying in your death bed. God is gonna whip you because I am your mother, Rosie. I am your MOTHER!
Mama Rose: Dear, you don't understand what I've been through with these girls!
Mu' Dear: Rosie, you don't know nothing about nobody in this house because you're so busy trying to save strangers! If anyone tries to touch any of them ...
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Mu' Dear: Rosie, sure enough Billie Jean is your child but I got the feeling you're wrong.Mama Rose: You're a lie!
Mu' Dear: You ain't never in your life called me a lie and God's gonna whip you for that when you're laying in your death bed. God is gonna whip you because I am your mother, Rosie. I am your MOTHER!
Mama Rose: Dear, you don't understand what I've been through with these girls!
Mu' Dear: Rosie, you don't know nothing about nobody in this house because you're so busy trying to save strangers! If anyone tries to touch any of them ...
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This movie is one in which deserves a 2nd look (maybe a 3rd). You have to REALLY know what it's like to grow up black back in the 70's in a house w/ siblings who's father is different than your own and a mother who just does not get it until you are out the door (if then). The portrayal of many of the characters was REAL. While not in the brightest of light, they all have quite a bit of growing to do. At least a some growth was accomplished in this movie. The treatment of the child with a different father was very common. The mother's ignorance and anger at how her life turned out was truthful in every way. The father who pops in town flashing a new car and very new money was common. The siblings running to him to get what little he would provide was also common. Nowadays, children could very much care less. I doubt if he'd get the same reception in 2006. I too don't understand while Brock received headline status, other than his name. Peggy Pettit was the real star in this movie. I am proud to have found that she is doing wonderful work with her talent these days!