Freedom Summer
Originally released in 2014. Freedom Summer is a documentary film. directed by Stanley Nelson.
Starring Anthony Harris, Bruce Watson, and Karin Kunstler Goldman
Synopsis
In the summer of 1964, more than 700 students descended on violent, segregated Mississippi. Defying authorities, they registered voters, created freedom schools, and established the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party. Fifty years later, eyewitness accounts and never-before-seen archival material tell their story. Not all of them would make it through.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 17, 2014
12 years ago
Runtime
1h 53m
113 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (6 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Anthony Harris
as Self - Mississippi Resident
Bruce Watson
as Self - Author of 'Freedom Summer'
Karin Kunstler Goldman
as Self - Freedom Summer Volunteer
Julian Bond
as Self - Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee
Dudley Connor
as Self - Racist Lawyer (archive footage)
Dorothy Zellner
as Self - Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee
Peggy Jean Connor
as Self - Mississippi Resident
Gwendolyn Zoharah Simmons
as Self - Freedom Summer Volunteer
Patti Miller
as Self - Freedom Summer Volunteer
Tracy Sugarman
as Self
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- GBH
- Firelight Films
- Doc Society
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Freedom Summer about?
In the summer of 1964, more than 700 students descended on violent, segregated Mississippi. Defying authorities, they registered voters, created freedom schools, and established the Mississippi Fre...
Who directed Freedom Summer?
Freedom Summer was directed by Stanley Nelson.
How long is Freedom Summer?
Freedom Summer has a runtime of 1 hours and 53 minutes (113 minutes total).
When was Freedom Summer released?
Freedom Summer was released on January 17, 2014 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Freedom Summer?
The main cast of Freedom Summer includes Anthony Harris, Bruce Watson, Karin Kunstler Goldman, Julian Bond, Dudley Connor.