How It Feels to Be Free - 2021

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.

120min
2021
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating8.2/10

Cast

Abbey Lincoln profile pictureAbbey LincolnSelf (archival footage)
Nina Simone profile pictureNina SimoneSelf (archival footage)
Diahann Carroll profile pictureDiahann CarrollSelf (archival footage)
Pam Grier profile picturePam GrierSelf (archival footage)
Lena Horne profile pictureLena HorneSelf (archival footage)
Cicely Tyson profile pictureCicely TysonSelf (archival footage)

About How It Feels to Be Free

How It Feels to Be Free Overview

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.

Runtime: 120min

Extra details

Original Title: How It Feels to Be Free
Original Language: English
Directed By: Yoruba Richen
Production Companies
Yap FilmsITVSChicken & Egg Pictures