Fannie Lou Hamer’s America
Synopsis
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.
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Fanny Lou Hamer's America (Trailer)
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-02-11
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joy Elaine Davenport
- Original Score
- Joy Elaine Davenport
- Original Title
- Fannie Lou Hamer’s America
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- American Documentary, GBH WORLD Channel, The Bitter Southerner, Black Public Media, PBS
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joy Elaine Davenport
Joy Elaine Davenport
Pablo Correa Jr., Robert 'RJ' Fitzpatrick, Joy Elaine Davenport
Joy Elaine Davenport
Monica Land, Selena Lauterer, Christopher Hastings, Stephanie A. Frederic
Department Leadership Roster
Joy Elaine Davenport
Director
Monica Land
Producer
Pablo Correa Jr.
Director of Photography
Robert 'RJ' Fitzpatrick
Director of Photography
Joy Elaine Davenport
Original Music Composer
Joy Elaine Davenport
Editor
Joy Elaine Davenport
Director of Photography
Stephanie A. Frederic
Producer
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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?
The principal cast of Fannie Lou Hamer’s America includes Fannie Lou Hamer.
When was Fannie Lou Hamer’s America released and how long is it?
Fannie Lou Hamer’s America was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Fannie Lou Hamer’s America?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Fannie Lou Hamer’s America was composed by Joy Elaine Davenport.