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The Sun's Gonna Shine

MOVIE • 1969

The Sun's Gonna Shine

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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.

TMDB ★ 3.5/5Votes: 8
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Lightnin' Hopkins

Lightnin' Hopkins

Himself

Les Blank

Les Blank

Director

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Theatrical release date: January 2, 1969

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Film

Status

Released

Release

January 2, 1969

Runtime

10 min

Language

English

Origin

United States of America

Budget

N/A

Revenue

N/A

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