Fannie Lou Hamer's America

“A powerful film, one that illustrates the challenges and sacrifices so many faced in fighting for the right to vote."

“There are few Mississippians who have played a more prominent role at a pivotal point in American history than Fannie Lou Hamer. Her story has been an inspiration to so many people, past and present, working for social justice and human dignity, not only in America but around the world.”

“This film makes the point that this struggle really has been going on forever."

“Monica Land has provided us with the rare opportunity to peek inside the life of one of America’s most important moral leaders.”

“Fannie Lou Hamer’s America will steep viewers in Black history while providing greater context for and insight into some of today’s biggest challenges.” –

“A perfect Black History Month watch.”

“A humanizing treatment.”

“An expressive look at the life of Fannie Lou Hamer."

“Listening to it, viewers can hear Hamer's sense of urgency, which still resonates today."

“The film is offering to a new generation of audiences called upon to take up the mantle of preserving American democracy.”