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Diary of an African Nun

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An Ugandan nun is consumed by fear and doubt about her decision to take the solemn vows of poverty, chastity and obedience. Her anguish intensifies night after night as she lies on a hard bed in her small room at the convent and listens to the rhythmic, beckoning drums of her village.

DirectorJulie Dash
ProducerJulie Dash

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Cast · Directed by Julie Dash

BJBarbara O. Jones
Barbara O. Jones
Sister Gloria
MC
Marnita Carraway
African Child
FC
Fred Carraway
African Child
DJ
Donald Carraway Jr.
African Child
SM
Sherry Madden
African Child
BY
Barbara Young
Nun #1
MP
Makini Price
Nun #2
RFRon Flagge
Ron Flagge
African Family Member
RC
Renee Carraway
African Family Member
CP
Calvin Patterson
African Villager

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Diary of an African Nun is streaming on Kanopy in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

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No, Diary of an African Nun is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Kanopy.

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Diary of an African Nun is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy in United States.