Abbey Lincoln
Self (archival footage)
Movie
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Synopsis
“How Six African-American Female Performers Challenged the Entertainment Industry”
Tells the inspiring story of how six iconic African American female entertainers – Lena Horne, Abbey Lincoln, Nina Simone, Diahann Carroll, Cicely Tyson and Pam Grier – challenged an entertainment industry deeply complicit in perpetuating racist stereotypes, and transformed themselves and their audiences in the process.
Cast
Top Billed Cast
Nina Simone
Self (archival footage)
Diahann Carroll
Self (archival footage)
Pam Grier
Self (archival footage)
Lena Horne
Self (archival footage)
Cicely Tyson
Self (archival footage)
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FAQ
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Is How It Feels to Be Free available to watch online?
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What year was How It Feels to Be Free released?
How It Feels to Be Free was released in 2021.
How long is How It Feels to Be Free?
How It Feels to Be Free has a runtime of 2h.
What genre is How It Feels to Be Free?
How It Feels to Be Free is classified as Documentary.