The Sun's Gonna Shine (1969)

The Sun's Gonna Shine (1969) poster

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.

Director: Les Blank
Genre: Documentary, Music
Runtime: 10 min
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Production: Flower Films
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

short film

More Films by Director: Les Blank
More Films in Genre: Documentary, Music

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Sun's Gonna Shine about?
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.
Who directed The Sun's Gonna Shine?
The Sun's Gonna Shine was directed by Les Blank.
Who stars in The Sun's Gonna Shine?
The Sun's Gonna Shine stars Lightnin' Hopkins.
How long is The Sun's Gonna Shine?
The Sun's Gonna Shine has a runtime of 10m (10 minutes).
What genre is The Sun's Gonna Shine?
The Sun's Gonna Shine is a Documentary, Music film.
Where was The Sun's Gonna Shine produced?
The Sun's Gonna Shine was produced in United States of America.