Of the People: The Women of the Civil Rights Movement

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Origin countries: United States
Language: English
Spoken: English
Production: PBS
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Origin countries: United States
Language: English
Spoken: English
Production: PBS
Budget: N/A
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Of the People: The Women of the Civil Rights Movement

Released Documentary History

11 Mar, 2026 54min

Of the People: The Women of the Civil Rights Movement

Released Documentary History

11 Mar, 2026 54min

Directed by Shayla Milan

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... see more

Directed by Shayla Milan

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... see more

Fannie Lou Hamer

†

Self (archival)

59 yrs

Aja Monet

Narrator (voice)

Elaine Brown

Self

83 yrs

Dolores Huerta

Self

Ella Baker

Self (archival)

Yuri Kochiyama

†

Self (archival)

93 yrs

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