Of the People: The Women of the Civil Rights Movement
"Discover the stories of extraordinary women who helped shape the civil and human rights movements."
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.
About Of the People: The Women of the Civil Rights Movement (2026)
Released in 2026, Of the People: The Women of the Civil Rights Movement is a documentary and history film from PBS (US). It was directed by Shayla Milan. The cast is led by Fannie Lou Hamer, Aja Monet, Elaine Brown, Dolores Huerta and Ella Baker. With a runtime of 54m, the film is available in full HD.
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