Down in the Delta
"Sometimes, the last place you expected to be is the one place you've always belonged..."
Originally released in 1998. Down in the Delta is a drama film. directed by Maya Angelou.
Starring Alfre Woodard, Al Freeman Jr., and Esther Rolle
Synopsis
A single mother plagued by alcohol and drug addictions is sent with her children from Chicago to her ancestral home in the Mississippi Delta, to live with her uncle and aunt for the summer.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 25, 1998
27 years ago
Runtime
1h 52m
112 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (27 votes)
Box Office
$5.7M
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $5,672,903
Production Companies
- Amen Ra Films
- Chris/Rose Productions
- Showtime Networks
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Down in the Delta about?
A single mother plagued by alcohol and drug addictions is sent with her children from Chicago to her ancestral home in the Mississippi Delta, to live with her uncle and aunt for the summer.
Who directed Down in the Delta?
Down in the Delta was directed by Maya Angelou.
How long is Down in the Delta?
Down in the Delta has a runtime of 1 hours and 52 minutes (112 minutes total).
When was Down in the Delta released?
Down in the Delta was released on December 25, 1998 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Down in the Delta?
The main cast of Down in the Delta includes Alfre Woodard, Al Freeman Jr., Esther Rolle, Mary Alice, Loretta Devine.