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The Sun's Gonna Shine

Jan 2, 1969 · 10m
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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.

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CAST

Lightnin' Hopkins
Himself
Directed by Les Blank

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Released
Original language
EN
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Production
Flower Films
Country
US

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