Cora Unashamed (2000)

Cora Jenkins and her parents are the only African-Americans in their community in 1920s Iowa, supported only by Cora's wages as housekeeper to the wealthy Studevants. When tragedy strikes, will Cora speak the truth...with consequences? From the short story by Langston Hughes.

Released Oct. 24, 2000 93 min 11+

Genres: Drama, TV Movie

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