Where to Watch Bush Mama (1979)

Yearning to watch 'Bush Mama' on your TV, phone, or tablet? Hunting down a streaming service to buy, rent, download, or view the Haile Gerima-directed movie via subscription can be challenging, so we here at Moviefone want to do the heavy lifting.

Read on for a listing of streaming and cable services - including rental, purchase, and subscription alternatives - along with the availability of 'Bush Mama' on each platform when they are available. Now, before we get into the nitty-gritty of how you can watch 'Bush Mama' right now, here are some specifics about the drama flick.

Released September 1st, 1979, 'Bush Mama' stars Barbara O. Jones, Johnny Weathers, Cora Lee Day, Simmi Ella Nelson The movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 37 min, and received a user score of 68 (out of 100) on TMDb, which compiled reviews from 10 respected users.

Curious to know what the movie's about? Here's the plot: "The story of Dorothy and her husband T.C. He is a discharged Vietnam veteran who thought he would return home to a "hero's welcome." Instead he is falsely arrested and imprisoned for a crime he didn't commit. Her life revolves around the welfare office and a community facing poverty and unemployment. As a result of the film's events, both the main characters become radicalized and Dorothy eventually turns to violence." .