How it feels to be free
Languages
English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing, English descriptive audio.
Publication Information
[Arlington, Virginia] : PBS Distribution, [2021]
Physical Description
1 videodisc (approximately 115 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Audience
Not rated.
Added Uniform Title
Summary
How it feels to be free takes an unprecedented look at the intersection of African American women artists, politics and entertainment and hear the story of how six trailblazing performers--Lena Horne, Abbey Lincoln, Diahann Carroll, Nina Simone, Cicely Tyson and Pam Grier--changed American culture through their films, fashion, music, and politics.
Notes
Originally broadcast on PBS as part of the series American Masters in 2021.
Bonus features: 13 interviews, exclusives with Alicia Keys, Ruth Feldstein, Latanya Richardson Jackson, Lena Waithe, Sharon Lewis and many other leading female entertainers and activists.
Subjects
- African American women political activists > History > 20th century.
- African American women entertainers > Political activity > History > 20th century.
- Performing arts > Political aspects > United States > 20th century.
- African Americans > Music > Political aspects > History > 20th century.
- African Americans > Civil rights > History > 20th century.
- United States > Race relations > History > 20th century.
- Horne, Lena.
- Lincoln, Abbey.
- Simone, Nina, 1933-2003.
- Carroll, Diahann.
- Tyson, Cicely.
- Grier, Pam, 1949-