Of the People: The Women of the Civil Rights Movement

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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.

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.

Release Date

2026-03-11

Year

2026

Duration

54m

Status

Released

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Production

Cast

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Fannie Lou Hamer

Self (archival)

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Aja Monet

Narrator (voice)

Elaine Brown

Elaine Brown

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Dolores Huerta

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Ella Baker

Self (archival)

Yuri Kochiyama

Yuri Kochiyama

Self (archival)