Freedom Summer
Synopsis
In the summer of 1964, more than 700 students descended on violent, segregated Mississippi. Defying authorities, they registered voters, created freedom schools, and established the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party. Fifty years later, eyewitness accounts and never-before-seen archival material tell their story. Not all of them would make it through.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Freedom Summer Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-02-10
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Anthony Harris
Self - Mississippi Resident
Bruce Watson
Self - Author of 'Freedom Summer'
Karin Kunstler Goldman
Self - Freedom Summer Volunteer
Julian Bond
Self - Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee
Dudley Connor
Self - Racist Lawyer (archive footage)
Dorothy Zellner
Self - Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee
Peggy Jean Connor
Self - Mississippi Resident
Gwendolyn Zoharah Simmons
Self - Freedom Summer Volunteer
Patti Miller
Self - Freedom Summer Volunteer
Tracy Sugarman
Self
Larry Rubin
Self - Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee
Rita Schwerner Bender
Self - Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee
Hollis Watkins
Self - Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee
Wally Butterworth
Self - Racist Radio Host (archive footage)
William Winter
Self - Treasurer of Mississippi 1964-1968
William J. Simmons
Self - Mississippi Citizens' Council (archive footage)
William Scarborough
Self - Mississippi Citizens' Council
John Dittmer
Self - Historian
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 1, 2022
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stanley Nelson
- Screenplay & Story
- Stanley Nelson
- Original Score
- Tom Phillips
- Original Title
- Freedom Summer
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Production Studios
- GBH, Firelight Films, Doc Society
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stanley Nelson
Stanley Nelson
Tom Phillips
Richard Beymer
Aljernon Tunsil
Cyndee Readdean
Department Leadership Roster
Stanley Nelson
Director
Stanley Nelson
Writer
Aljernon Tunsil
Editor
Tom Phillips
Original Music Composer
Richard Beymer
Director of Photography
Cyndee Readdean
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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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Frequently Asked Questions About Freedom Summer
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What is Freedom Summer about?
In the summer of 1964, more than 700 students descended on violent, segregated Mississippi. Defying authorities, they registered voters, created freedom schools, and established the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party. Fifty years later, eyewitness accounts and never-before-seen archival material tell their story. Not all of them would make it through.
Who directed Freedom Summer?
Freedom Summer was directed by Stanley Nelson.
Who stars in Freedom Summer?
The principal cast of Freedom Summer includes Anthony Harris, Bruce Watson, Karin Kunstler Goldman, Julian Bond, Dudley Connor.
When was Freedom Summer released and how long is it?
Freedom Summer was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.
Who composed the musical score for Freedom Summer?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Freedom Summer was composed by Tom Phillips.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Freedom Summer?
Freedom Summer holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).