Fannie Lou Hamer’s America(2022)
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.
Fannie Lou Hamer’s America (2022) is a documentary film directed by Joy Elaine Davenport, released on February 22, 2022 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Fannie Lou Hamer.
- Director:
- Joy Elaine Davenport
- Producers:
- Monica Land, Stephanie A. Frederic
- Cinematographer:
- Pablo Correa Jr.
- Composer:
- Joy Elaine Davenport
- Production:
- American Documentary, GBH WORLD Channel, The Bitter Southerner, Black Public Media, PBS
- Status:
- Released
Fannie Lou Hamer’s America (2022) Trailer
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Fannie Lou Hamer’s America Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Joy Elaine Davenport, produced by Monica Land and Stephanie A. Frederic.
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Fannie Lou Hamer’s America – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Fannie Lou Hamer’s America online?
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Fannie Lou Hamer’s America (2022) is available to stream on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Fannie Lou Hamer’s America?
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The main cast of Fannie Lou Hamer’s America (2022) includes Fannie Lou Hamer. The film was directed by Joy Elaine Davenport. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Fannie Lou Hamer’s America released?
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Fannie Lou Hamer’s America was released on February 22, 2022 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is there a trailer for Fannie Lou Hamer’s America?
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Yes. The official Fannie Lou Hamer’s America trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.