Becoming bell hooks
Synopsis
Explore the life and legacy of Kentucky-born author bell hooks, who wrote nearly 40 books and whose work at the intersection of race, class and gender serves as a lasting contribution to the feminist movement. Learn how bell’s childhood in Hopkinsville and her connection to Kentucky’s “hillbilly culture” informed her views and her belief that feminism is for everybody. Becoming bell hooks, a one-hour documentary, features selections read by Academy Award winner Octavia Spencer and interviews with feminist activist Gloria Steinem, Kentucky writers Crystal Wilkinson and Silas House, bell’s younger sister Gwenda Motley and many others.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Elon Justice, Sarah Louise Moyer
- Original Title
- Becoming bell hooks
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 59m
- Production Studios
- KET, Kentucky Educational Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Elon Justice, Sarah Louise Moyer
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Elon Justice
Director
Sarah Louise Moyer
Director
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Becoming bell hooks about?
Explore the life and legacy of Kentucky-born author bell hooks, who wrote nearly 40 books and whose work at the intersection of race, class and gender serves as a lasting contribution to the feminist movement. Learn how bell’s childhood in Hopkinsville and her connection to Kentucky’s “hillbilly culture” informed her views and her belief that feminism is for everybody. Becoming bell hooks, a one-hour documentary, features selections read by Academy Award winner Octavia Spencer and interviews with feminist activist Gloria Steinem, Kentucky writers Crystal Wilkinson and Silas House, bell’s younger sister Gwenda Motley and many others.
Who directed Becoming bell hooks?
Becoming bell hooks was directed by Elon Justice, Sarah Louise Moyer.
Who stars in Becoming bell hooks?
The principal cast of Becoming bell hooks includes bell hooks, Octavia Spencer, Gloria Steinem, Crystal Wilkinson, Silas House.
When was Becoming bell hooks released and how long is it?
Becoming bell hooks was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 59m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Becoming bell hooks?
Becoming bell hooks holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).