Fannie Lou Hamer’s America (2022)
The film explores and celebrates the lesser-known life of a Mississippi sharecropper-turned-human-rights-activist and one of the Civil Rights Movement’s greatest leaders. Throughout the 1960s, Fannie Lou Hamer established a legacy of civil rights and human rights activism that remains relevant to this day – especially among Black youth.
Director: Joy Elaine Davenport
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: February 22, 2022
Cast
- Fannie Lou Hamer - Narrator (voice) / Self (archive footage)
Music: Joy Elaine Davenport
Cinematography: Pablo Correa Jr., Robert 'RJ' Fitzpatrick
Editing: Joy Elaine Davenport
Production: American Documentary, GBH WORLD Channel, The Bitter Southerner, Black Public Media, PBS
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
civil rights, woman director, activism, civil rights movement, voting rights
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Fannie Lou Hamer’s America about?
- The film explores and celebrates the lesser-known life of a Mississippi sharecropper-turned-human-rights-activist and one of the Civil Rights Movement’s greatest leaders. Throughout the 1960s, Fannie Lou Hamer established a legacy of civil rights and human rights activism that remains relevant to this day – especially among Black youth.
- Who directed Fannie Lou Hamer’s America?
- Fannie Lou Hamer’s America was directed by Joy Elaine Davenport.
- Who stars in Fannie Lou Hamer’s America?
- Fannie Lou Hamer’s America stars Fannie Lou Hamer.
- How long is Fannie Lou Hamer’s America?
- Fannie Lou Hamer’s America has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is Fannie Lou Hamer’s America?
- Fannie Lou Hamer’s America is a Documentary film.
- Where was Fannie Lou Hamer’s America produced?
- Fannie Lou Hamer’s America was produced in United States of America.