Of the People: The Women of the Civil Rights Movement

Of the People: The Women of the Civil Rights Movement (2026)

Discover the stories of extraordinary women who helped shape the civil and human rights movements.

  • Genre: Documentary, History
  • Release Date: 2026-03-11
  • Runtime: 0h 54min
  • Language: English
  • Production Company: PBS
  • Director: Shayla Milan

Summary

Of The People: The Women Of The Civil Rights Movement shines a light on the often-overlooked women whose courage and leadership shaped one of the most transformative eras in American history. While names like Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X dominate popular narratives, this work centers the voices and stories of women who organized, strategized, and sacrificed to dismantle segregation and secure voting rights. From grassroots activists to national leaders, these women such as Ella Baker, Fannie Lou Hamer, Septima Clark, and Dorothy Height fought not only against racial injustice but also gender discrimination within the movement itself.

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  • Fannie Lou Hamer

    as Self (archival)
  • Aja Monet

    as Narrator (voice)
  • Elaine Brown

    as Self
  • Dolores Huerta

    as Self
  • Ella Baker

    as Self (archival)
  • Yuri Kochiyama

    as Self (archival)
Production Sterling Milan Executive Producer
Directing Shayla Milan Director
Production Shayla Milan Executive Producer
Directing Benjamin Kang Co-Director
Production Benjamin Kang Producer
Production Benjamin Kang Executive Producer

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