The Ditchdigger's Daughters

1h 32m
Drama
10

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 Lumbly
Donald Thornton
Dulé Hill
Young Donald
Victoria Dillard
Taas
Kimberly Elise
Jeanette
Shelley Robertson
Donna
Monique Coleman
Young Donna
Rae'Ven Larrymore Kelly
Young Jeanette
Rosalyn Coleman
Yvonne
Monica Calhoun
Linda
Malaika Jabali
Young Linda
Erika L. Heard
Rita
Kiara Tucker
Young Rita
Denice Sealy
Betty
Lynne Moody
Kathryn
April Turner
Yvette
Robin Michelle McClamb
Joy
Saycon Sengbloh
Kimberly
Lou Criscuolo
Vince Calabretta
General Fermon Judd Jr.
Earl
Joanne Pankow
Miss Wainbright
Tyhm Kennedy
Laborer #1
Richard K. Olsen
Loan Officer
Suellen Yates
Teacher #1
Tammy Arnold
Teacher #2
Gray Sibley
Truant Officer
Charlie Lucas
Stage Manager
Granoldo Frazier
Master of Ceremonies
William Flaman
Record Producer
Ruth Reid
Counselor
Jameelah Nuriddin
Young Yvonne

Crew

Johnny E. Jensen
Director
Paris Qualles
Writer
Fernando Argüelles
Director of Photography
Phil Marshall
Original Music Composer

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