Heather Booth: Changing the World
"Heather Booth is the most influential organizer you have never heard of."
Originally released in 2017. Heather Booth: Changing the World is a documentary film. directed by Lilly Rivlin. At just 60 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Heather Booth, Jacky Grimshaw, and Luis Vicente Gutiérrez
Synopsis
Heather Booth is the most influential person you have heard of. The newest film by critically acclaimed filmmaker Lilly Rivlin, HEATHER BOOTH: CHANGING THE WORLD is an urgent response to the recent election of Trump and all that has ensued. At a time when many are wondering how to make their voices heard, when civil and women’s rights are under attack, this empowering documentary is an inspiring look at how social change happens. Heather Booth, a renowned organizer and activist, began her remarkable career at the height of the Civil Rights movement. Through her life and work this inspiring film explores many of the most pivotal moments in progressive movements that altered our history over the last fifty years: from her involvement with Fannie Lou Hamer and the Mississippi Freedom Summer Project, to her founding of the JANE Underground in 1964, to her collaborations with respected leaders such as Julian Bond and Senator Elizabeth Warren.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 2017
9 years ago
Runtime
1h 0m
60 minutes total
User Rating
10.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Women Make Movies
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Heather Booth: Changing the World about?
Heather Booth is the most influential person you have heard of. The newest film by critically acclaimed filmmaker Lilly Rivlin, HEATHER BOOTH: CHANGING THE WORLD is an urgent response to the recent...
Who directed Heather Booth: Changing the World?
Heather Booth: Changing the World was directed by Lilly Rivlin.
How long is Heather Booth: Changing the World?
Heather Booth: Changing the World has a runtime of 1 hours and 0 minutes (60 minutes total).
When was Heather Booth: Changing the World released?
Heather Booth: Changing the World was released on January 1, 2017 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Heather Booth: Changing the World?
The main cast of Heather Booth: Changing the World includes Heather Booth, Jacky Grimshaw, Luis Vicente Gutiérrez, Elizabeth Warren, Janice Danoff Schakowsky.