Of the People: The Women of the Civil Rights Movement

Of the People: The Women of the Civil Rights Movement

2026
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"Discover the stories of extraordinary women who helped shape the civil and human rights movements."

Overview

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.

Status: Released

Language: EN

Production Information

Production Companies
PBS
Spoken Languages
English

Quick Facts

Release Date March 11, 2026
Status Released
Language EN
Website Visit Site

Cast

Fannie Lou Hamer
Fannie Lou Hamer

Self (archival)

Aja Monet
Aja Monet

Narrator (voice)

Elaine Brown
Elaine Brown

Self

Dolores Huerta
Dolores Huerta

Self

Ella Baker
Ella Baker

Self (archival)

Yuri Kochiyama
Yuri Kochiyama

Self (archival)

Key Crew

Sterling Milan
Executive Producer
Shayla Milan
Director
Shayla Milan
Executive Producer
Benjamin Kang
Producer
Benjamin Kang
Executive Producer

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