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How It Feels to Be Free
How It Feels to Be Free

How It Feels to Be Free (2021)

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2h 0min
Documentary

"How Six African-American Female Performers Challenged the Entertainment Industry"

Tells the inspiring story of how six iconic African American female entertainers – Lena Horne, Abbey Lincoln, Nina Simone, Diahann Carroll, Cicely Tyson and Pam Grier – challenged an entertainment industry deeply complicit in perpetuating racist stereotypes, and transformed themselves and their audiences in the process.

Yoruba RichenDirector

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Abbey Lincoln

Abbey Lincoln

Self (archival footage)

Nina Simone

Nina Simone

Self (archival footage)

Diahann Carroll

Diahann Carroll

Self (archival footage)

Pam Grier

Pam Grier

Self (archival footage)

Lena Horne

Lena Horne

Self (archival footage)

Cicely Tyson

Cicely Tyson

Self (archival footage)

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How It Feels To Be Free | American Masters | PBS

How It Feels To Be Free | American Masters | PBS

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