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Freedom Summer

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The summer of 1964, when hundreds of activists took to the streets and schools of Mississippi.

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J. R. Jones Chicago Reader This potent documentary re-creates an America most of us are lucky never to have experienced: the apartheid government of the state of Mississippi, circa 1964. Jun 12, 2014 Full Review Rob Nelson Variety A well-shaped and powerful reminder of a time in recent American history when white supremacy was decisively and courageously undercut. Feb 1, 2014 Full Review Duane Byrge The Hollywood Reporter veteran filmmaker Stanley Nelson has crafted a searing portrait of those violent, racist times. Intelligently composed and powerfully driven, Freedom Summer is a stirring historical document. It would seem an essential addition for any university library. Jan 27, 2014 Full Review David Lamble Bay Area Reporter Nelson provides a chorus of voices, white and black, achingly young then, older and wiser now, but still proud of their great moment. Jun 16, 2020 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member Emotionally gripping, while also informative & educational Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/19/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis The summer of 1964, when hundreds of activists took to the streets and schools of Mississippi.
Director
Stanley Nelson
Producer
Stanley Nelson, Cyndee Readdean
Screenwriter
Stanley Nelson
Production Co
Firelight Films
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 11, 2017
Runtime
1h 53m