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The Ditchdigger's Daughters

The Ditchdigger's Daughters (1997)

Movie · Released · 92 min · ★ 10.0

Drama

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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.

Cast

Carl LumblyCarl LumblyDonald ThorntonDulé HillDulé HillYoung DonaldVictoria DillardVictoria DillardTaasKimberly EliseKimberly EliseJeanetteShelley RobertsonShelley RobertsonDonnaMonique ColemanMonique ColemanYoung Donna
Rae'Ven Larrymore KellyYoung JeanetteRosalyn ColemanRosalyn ColemanYvonneMonica CalhounMonica CalhounLinda
Malaika JabaliYoung Linda
Erika L. HeardRita
Kiara TuckerYoung Rita
Denice SealyBettyLynne MoodyLynne MoodyKathrynApril TurnerApril TurnerYvette

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