The Sun's Gonna Shine

The Sun's Gonna Shine 1969

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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.

  • Released: 1969-01-02
  • Runtime: 10 minutes
  • Genre: Documentary, Music
  • Stars: Lightnin' Hopkins
  • Director: Les Blank