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
Demon Seed
(1977)
Technician
Daughters of the Dust
(1991)
Yellow Mary
Los Angeles Plays Itself
(2004)
Dorothy in Bush Mama (archive footage)
Full Filmography
Acting
Black Chariot
(1971)
The drifter's lover
Child of Resistance
(1973)
The Diary of an African Nun
(1977)
sister Gloria
Demon Seed
(1977)
Technician
Bush Mama
(1979)
Dorothy
Freedom Road
(1979)
Rachel Jackson (as Barbara-O Jones)
Daughters of the Dust
(1991)
Yellow Mary
A Powerful Thang
(1991)
(as Barbara O)
Maangamizi: The Ancient One
(2001)
Dr. Asira
Los Angeles Plays Itself
(2004)
Dorothy in Bush Mama (archive footage)