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The River Niger
1976
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2.5
The River Niger, a film about a series of crises in an American black family, has good intentions and several very well acted scenes. But its directio ..
Rogerebert
1.5
But for the rest, the film just doesnt ring true to human experience; its all too obviously a showcase for its unbelievably complicated situations.
Rogerebert
4.5
A touching family drama, an exploration of black identity and a moving parable about love
Spirituality And Practice
1.5
The play was award winning, but as a film, The River Niger is a washout.
Los Angeles Free Press
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