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The Sun's Gonna Shine (1969)

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.

Release: 1969-01-02
Runtime: 10 min
Rating: 6.6 / 10
Cast
Lightnin' Hopkins
Lightnin' Hopkins
Himself