The Sun's Gonna Shine

Nan
0h 10m
1969
6.6 /10 (7)

Overview

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.

Country : United States of America
Languages : English
Released Date: 1969-01-02
Director : Les Blank

Top Billed Cast

Lightnin' Hopkins

Himself

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