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Jirimpimbira: An African Folk Tale
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Jirimpimbira: An African Folk Tale

1995-02-25 · 25 min · ★ 4.3

Adventure · Animation · Family · Fantasy

A brave boy named Temba ventures to find food and water for his drought-striken village. But when he is given a set of magical bones, he uses them to gain riches for himself instead of sharing with his friends.

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Directors
Ron Myrick
Production companies
Ruby-Spears Productions, Greengrass Productions, ABC Video Enterprises
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Status
Released

Top Cast

Paul WinfieldPaul WinfieldThe Old Man
Diahann CarrollDiahann CarrollNarrator
James AveryJames AveryThe Headman
Meshach TaylorMeshach TaylorThe Rat
Bianca TaylorBianca TaylorTemba's Mother
Greg EaglesGreg EaglesSly Boy
Dave FennoyDave FennoyFeather-Brained Boy
Dawnn LewisDawnn LewisTemba's Sister
Kelly HuffThe Villager
Gwen ShepardShe Hawk
Jamil Walker SmithJamil Walker SmithTemba

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