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Down in the Delta is a 1998 American-Canadian drama film, directed by Maya Angelou (in her only film directing effort) and starring Alfre Woodard, Al Freeman, Jr., Esther Rolle (in her final film appearance before her death), Loretta Devine, and Wesley Snipes.
Loretta Devine (born August 21, 1949) is an American actress. She is known for numerous roles across stage and screen. Her most high profile roles include Lorrell Robinson in the original Broadway production of Dreamgirls, the long-suffering Gloria Matthews in the film Waiting to Exhale, and her recurring role as Adele Webber on the medical drama Grey's Anatomy, for which she won a Primetime ...
Delta Dawn. " Delta Dawn " is a song written by musician Larry Collins and country songwriter Alex Harvey. [a] The first notable recording of the song was in 1971 by American singer and actress Bette Midler for her debut album. However it is best known as a 1972 top ten country hit for Tanya Tucker [1] and a 1973 US number one hit for Helen Reddy .
This is the second movie co-starring Alfre Woodard and Loretta Devine after Down in the Delta. Critical response. The film and performances received positive reviews from critics. Laura Fries from the Variety magazine wrote in her review: "Director Julie Dash fosters a real sense of affection for these characters.
The Coalminers, the original Loretta Lynn band, will present Always Loretta, a tribute to the legendary county music singer and songwriter, in Nixa this fall. The event called Always Loretta will ...
Alfre Woodard (/ ˈ æ l f r i ˈ w ʊ d ər d /; born November 8, 1952) is an American actress. Known for portraying strong-willed and dignified roles on stage and screen, she has received various accolades, including four Emmy Awards, a Golden Globe Award, and three Screen Actors Guild Awards as well as nominations for an Academy Award, BAFTA Award, and two Grammy Awards.
14. Singles. 86. B-sides. 2. American country artist Loretta Lynn released 86 singles, two B-sides and 14 music videos. Her debut single was "I'm a Honky Tonk Girl" (1960) via Zero Records. Promoting the song with her husband by driving to each radio station, the effort paid off when it peaked at #14 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. [1]
P-Valley is an American drama television series created by Katori Hall, an adaptation of Hall's play Pussy Valley, and follows primarily African-American women working at The Pynk strip club in the Mississippi Delta under the directorship of the non-binary Uncle Clifford Sayles, along with businessman negotiating the construction of a casino and aspiring rappers.