The Sun's Gonna Shine

The Sun's Gonna Shine (1969)

January 2nd, 19690h 10min

Documentary, Music
66%

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.


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