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The Sun's Gonna Shine

The Sun's Gonna Shine

JAN 2, 1969 · 10 MIN · DIR. LES BLANK

DocumentaryMusic

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.

Cast

  • Lightnin' Hopkins

    Lightnin' Hopkins

    Himself