The Sun's Gonna Shine

The Sun's Gonna Shine

6.9/10 January 02, 1969 10 min

Documentary Music

Overview

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.

Top Cast

Lightnin' Hopkins

Lightnin' Hopkins

Himself

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