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Bush Mama

6.719791h 37mMovieDrama

Dorothy is a poor black woman. Her husband is put in jail for no observable reason, and she is pregnant with a second child. The government threatens to take away her welfare if she does not get an abortion.

DirectorHaile Gerima
WriterHaile Gerima
ProducerHaile Gerima

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Cast · Directed by Haile Gerima

BJBarbara O. Jones
Barbara O. Jones
Dorothy
JW
Johnny Weathers
T.C.
CDCora Lee Day
Cora Lee Day
Molly
SN
Simmi Ella Nelson
Simmi
BW
Bettie J. Wilson
Social Worker
BJ
Bob Ogburn Jr.
Dahomey Man
SW
Susan Williams
Luann
BC
Ben Collins
Ben
RK
Renna Kraft
Angi
DG
Darian Gibbs
Young Street Boy
MS
Minnie Stewart
1st Welfare Recipient
MP
Malbertha Pickett
2nd Welfare Recipient

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Bush Mama — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Bush Mama?

Bush Mama isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is Bush Mama on Netflix?

No, Bush Mama is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

Is Bush Mama on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Bush Mama isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch Bush Mama for free?

Bush Mama isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Bush Mama?

Bush Mama hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around October 20, 1979. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.