The Sun's Gonna Shine

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The Sun's Gonna Shine

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.

Release Date

1969-01-02

Year

1969

Duration

10m

Status

Released

Score

6.60

Production

#short-film

Cast

Lightnin' Hopkins

Lightnin' Hopkins