The Sun's Gonna Shine (1969)
• January 2nd, 1969 • 0h 10min
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.
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