
The River Niger
“Some rivers can't be dammed...some people won't be broken.”
Overview
An intimate look at life in the ghetto: Johnny Williams is a house painter who moonlights as a poet, struggling to financially and emotionally support his cancer-ridden wife Mattie. But times are tough and the poverty-troubled streets are even tougher, and it takes every ounce of Johnny's love and courage for the couple to make it through their strife, finding redemption in the River Niger.
Top-billed cast
Crew
- Director
- Krishna Shah
- Writer
- Joseph A. Walker
- Producers
- Ike Jones, Sidney Beckerman
- Production
- River Niger Company, Asanti Productions Inc., Gossett Enterprises
Frequently asked questions
What is The River Niger rated?
The River Niger does not yet have enough audience votes for a stable rating.
Who directed The River Niger?
The River Niger was directed by Krishna Shah.
When was The River Niger released?
The River Niger was released in 1976.





















