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Barbara O. Jones

Barbara O. Jones

Barbara O. Jones, also known as Barbarao, Barbara-O, and Barbara O., is an American actor from Ohio[1] best known for her work in the films of the L.A. Rebellion movement of 1970s black filmmakers, starring in films by Haile Gerima and Julie Dash.[2] She also appeared on television alongside Muhammad Ali in Freedom Road and had smaller roles in other films including Demon Seed and on television

Known for

Los Angeles Plays Itself
Los Angeles Plays Itself
2004 • Dorothy in Bush Mama (archive footage)
Maangamizi: The Ancient One
2001 • Dr. Asira
Daughters of the Dust
Daughters of the Dust
1991 • Yellow Mary
A Powerful Thang
A Powerful Thang
1991 • (as Barbara O)
Freedom Road
Freedom Road
1979 • Rachel Jackson (as Barbara-O Jones)
Bush Mama
Bush Mama
1979 • Dorothy
Enigma
Enigma
1977 • Miranda Larawa
Demon Seed
Demon Seed
1977 • Technician

Full filmography

Los Angeles Plays Itself
Los Angeles Plays Itself
2004 • Dorothy in Bush Mama (archive footage)
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A Powerful Thang
A Powerful Thang
1991 • (as Barbara O)
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Freedom Road
Freedom Road
1979 • Rachel Jackson (as Barbara-O Jones)
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Bush Mama
Bush Mama
1979 • Dorothy
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Enigma
Enigma
1977 • Miranda Larawa
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Demon Seed
Demon Seed
1977 • Technician
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Diary of an African Nun
Diary of an African Nun
1977 • Sister Gloria
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Black Chariot
1971 • The drifter's lover
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