Jirimpimbira: An African Folk Tale

Plot Summary

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.

Top Cast

Paul Winfield The Old Man

Diahann Carroll Narrator

James Avery The Headman

Meshach Taylor The Rat

Bianca Taylor Temba's Mother