This is one of my favorite all-time family history related movies. It’s called “Down in the Delta” and was released in 1998 and directed by Maya Angelou. It’s about a woman named Rosa Lynn, living in Chicago, who sends her troubled daughter Loretta and her grandchildren down to her family home in rural Mississippi. What follows is the best of family movies, a tender tale showing how the love of family can heal the deepest of wounds. There’s a terrific segment about the family’s enslaved roots and I found as a genealogist that this film particularly touched me. Please rent it if you haven’t yet. And tell me what you thought!
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Thanks for the suggestion. I might pick it up tomorrow!
Its a beautiful movie. Not face paced, but a slow meditation on family. Email me and let me know what you think once you watch it.
Hi Robyn- I do have to rent this movie, you might remember from a few weeks ago i think i told you i’m from Clarksdale, Ms. that’s Coahoma Co. 61 hwy. approm. 83 mi. from memphis, blues country. But i now live in Rankin Co. near Jackson. Wishing you a great week.R. Pleasent
Hi Rose, I certainly do remember you. I hope your move was good. You would really appreciate this movie, being from MS.
I don’t think I’ve ever seen this one. I’m going to have to add it to my netflix. Thanks.
Robyn,
I saw this movie when it came out, and loved it. Thanks for reminding me of it. It’s a great family film with many LIFE lessons. Do check it out!
Sandra