Review of Down in the Delta (1998) by Jason M — 20 Nov 2012

Vastly underrated drama. I love Alfre Woodward here.

This review of Down in the Delta (1998) was written by Jason M on 20 Nov 2012.

Down in the Delta has generally received positive reviews.

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A fine family drama...Though the film is marked by overtones of Beloved, the Jonathan Demme film of Toni Morrison's book, it's worth seeing…

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By S B (114) on 22 Apr 2007

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