An African nun is consumed by fear and doubt about her decision to take the solemn vows of poverty, chastity and obedience. Her anguish intensifies night after night as she lies on a hard bed in her small room at the convent and listens to the rhythmic, beckoning drums of her village.
| Directing | Julie Dash | Director |
| Editing | Julie Dash | Editor |
| Production | Julie Dash | Producer |
| Camera | Orin Mitchell | Director of Photography |
| Writing | Alice Walker | Story |
| Production | Ron Flagge | Production Manager |
| Directing | Mshinda Price | Assistant Director |
