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      Down in the Delta

      1998, Drama, 1h 51m

      73 Reviews 1,000+ Ratings

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      Although director Maya Angelou is done few favors by a screenplay drawn in broad strokes, Down in the Delta offers some fine performances and a heartfelt message. Read critic reviews

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      Movie Info

      Sinclair family matriarch Rosa Lynn (Mary Alice) raises enough money to help her two grandchildren and drug-addicted adult daughter, Loretta (Alfre Woodard), move to a small Mississippi town in order to escape the dangers of inner-city Chicago. There, Loretta and her kids are taken in by her gruff uncle, Earl (Al Freeman Jr.), who attempts to instill a work ethic and sense of history in his niece. With the help of Earl's tough love, Loretta does her best to put her past demons behind her.

      • Rating: PG-13

      • Genre: Drama

      • Original Language: English

      • Director: Maya Angelou

      • Producer: Reuben Cannon, Robert W. Christiansen, Victor McGauley, Rick Rosenberg, Wesley Snipes

      • Writer: Myron Goble

      • Release Date (Theaters):  wide

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      • Box Office (Gross USA): $5.7M

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      • Distributor: Showtime Entertainment, Miramax Films

      • Production Co: Chris/Rose Productions [us], Amen Ra Films, Showtime Networks Inc., C & A Productions

      • Sound Mix: Dolby Digital

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