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

Movie review: Of the People: The Women of the Civil Rights Movement

Of the People: The Women of the Civil Rights Movement is a film from 2026. It is catalogued under Documentary, History. Its listed tagline is “Discover the stories of extraordinary women who helped shape the civil and human rights movements.”

Story

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.

Audience reaction

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Production

Release date: March 11, 2026 · Runtime: 54 minutes · Original language: English

Cast

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Fannie Lou HamerSelf (archival)

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Aja MonetNarrator (voice)Elaine BrownSelfDolores HuertaSelf

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Ella BakerSelf (archival)Yuri KochiyamaSelf (archival)