The Sun's Gonna Shine (1969)

01/02/1969 (US) • 10m

Documentary, Music

Overview

A lyrical recreation of Lightnin’ Hopkins’ decision at age eight to stop chopping cotton and start singing for a living. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2013.

Top Billed Cast


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

short film

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