Fannie (2022)

Mississippi civil rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer gives her impassioned testimony and a prophetic warning to the country.

Considered the midwife of the modern American Democratic Party, Mississippi civil rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer gives her impassioned testimony and a prophetic warning to the country. FANNIE is a riveting portrait of the human rights, voting rights, and civil rights icon and her ground-breaking speech in front of the Democratic National Convention's credentials committee on August 22, 1964. Starring Academy-nominated actress Aunjanue Ellis, this powerful short is directed by Christine Swanson.

Director: Christine Swanson
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 9 min
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Original Language: en
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Considered the midwife of the modern American Democratic Party, Mississippi civil rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer gives her impassioned testimony and a prophetic warning to the country. FANNIE is a riveting portrait of the human rights, voting rights, and civil rights icon and her ground-breaking speech in front of the Democratic National Convention's credentials committee on August 22, 1964. Starring Academy-nominated actress Aunjanue Ellis, this powerful short is directed by Christine Swanson.
Who directed Fannie?
Fannie was directed by Christine Swanson.
How long is Fannie?
Fannie has a runtime of 9m (9 minutes).
What genre is Fannie?
Fannie is a Drama film.