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Jirimpimbira: An African Folk Tale (1995)

Temba Never Forgot The Most Precious Gift Of All...Friendship

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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.

Release Date
February 25, 1995
Runtime
0h 25m
Rating
5.5/10 (2 votes)

Director: Ron Myrick

Cast: Paul Winfield, Diahann Carroll, James Avery, Meshach Taylor, Bianca Taylor, Greg Eagles, Dave Fennoy, Dawnn Lewis

Production: Ruby-Spears Productions, Greengrass Productions, ABC Video Enterprises
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Jirimpimbira: An African Folk Tale

Temba Never Forgot The Most Precious Gift Of All...Friendship

Temba Never Forgot The Most Precious Gift Of All...Friendship

5.5
25 min

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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StatusReleased
Original LanguageEnglish
Release Date2/25/1995
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Cast

Paul Winfield

as The Old Man

Diahann Carroll

as Narrator

James Avery

as The Headman

Meshach Taylor

as The Rat

Bianca Taylor

as Temba's Mother

Greg Eagles

as Sly Boy

Dave Fennoy

as Feather-Brained Boy

Dawnn Lewis

as Temba's Sister

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jirimpimbira: An African Folk Tale about?

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 hi…

How long is Jirimpimbira: An African Folk Tale?

25m

When was Jirimpimbira: An African Folk Tale released?

February 25, 1995

Who directed Jirimpimbira: An African Folk Tale?

Ron Myrick

Who stars in Jirimpimbira: An African Folk Tale?

Paul Winfield, Diahann Carroll, James Avery

What genre is Jirimpimbira: An African Folk Tale?

Adventure, Animation, Family, Fantasy