Down in the Delta

Down in the Delta is a 1998 drama film directed by Maya Angelou. The film stars Alfre Woodard, Al Freeman, Jr., Esther Rolle, Loretta Devine, and Wesley Snipes.

Uncle Earl already has his hands full with his business and a wife who suffers from Alzheimers disease. He has Loretta help him in his restaurant, and the family begins to find strength in their roots, and start to rebuild their lives.An important recurring object throughout the film is a silver candelabra, a family heirloom. The candelabra, which everyone refers to as Nathan, has strong significance to the family. It is finally revealed that Lorettas greatgreat grandfather Jesses father was a slave named Nathan, and he was traded for the candelabra. Jesse stole back the candelabra, and it has been passed through the generations, along with Nathans story, ever since. ........

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