Documentary ·Music · United States of America · 1969 · 10m

The Sun's Gonna Shine

The Sun's Gonna Shine poster
Director
Les Blank
Cast
Lightnin' Hopkins as Himself
Synopsis

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.

Mood & Themes
short film
Key Collaborators
Les Blank Director
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