Movie Description
Of the People: The Women of the Civil Rights Movement
(2026)Overview
Of The People: The Women Of The Civil Rights Movement shines a light on the often-overlooked women whose courage and leadership shaped one of the most transformative eras in American history. While names like Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X dominate popular narratives, this work centers the voices and stories of women who organized, strategized, and sacrificed to dismantle segregation and secure voting rights. From grassroots activists to national leaders, these women such as Ella Baker, Fannie Lou Hamer, Septima Clark, and Dorothy Height fought not only against racial injustice but also gender discrimination within the movement itself.
Featured Crew
- Director : Shayla Milan
- Producer : Benjamin Kang
- Cast : Fannie Lou Hamer,Aja Monet,Elaine Brown,Dolores Huerta,Ella Baker,Yuri Kochiyama
Cast
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Narrator (voice)
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Facts
Original TitleOf the People: The Women of the Civil Rights Movement
Status Released
Release Information
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2026-03-11
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 00h 54m
Homepagehttps://www.pbs.org/show/of-the-people-women-of-the-civil-rights-movement/
Production CompaniesPBS
Genres
- Documentary
- History
