Of the People: The Women of the Civil Rights Movement

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

Directed by Shayla Milan

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

Documentary, History · 54m

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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Cast

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Fannie Lou Hamer Self (archive footage)
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Aja Monet Self - Narrator (voice) Elaine Brown Self Dolores Huerta Self
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Ella Baker Self (archive footage) Yuri Kochiyama Self (archive footage)

Crew

Director
Shayla Milan
Producer
Benjamin Kang

Details

Release date
2026-03-11
Runtime
54m
Genres
Documentary, History
Original language
EN
Spoken languages
English
Production
PBS