I Am Somebody
Jan 01, 1970 · 30m
Director
Madeline AndersonOverview
Madeline Anderson’s documentary brings viewers to the front lines of the civil rights movement during the 1969 Charleston hospital workers’ strike, when 400 poorly paid Black women went on strike to demand union recognition and a wage increase, only to find themselves in confrontation with the National Guard and the state government. Anderson personally participated in the strike, along with such notable figures as Coretta Scott King, Ralph Abernathy and Andrew Young, all affiliated with Martin Luther King’s Southern Christian Leadership Conference. Anderson’s film shows the courage and resiliency of the strikers and the support they received from the local black community. It is an essential filmed record of this important moment in the history of civil and women’s rights. The film is also notable as arguably the first televised documentary on civil rights directed by a woman of color, solidifying its place in American film history.
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What is I Am Somebody about?
Madeline Anderson’s documentary brings viewers to the front lines of the civil rights movement during the 1969 Charleston hospital workers’ strike, when 400 poorly paid Black women went on strike to demand union recognition and a wage increase, only to find themselves in confrontation with the National Guard and the state government. Anderson personally participated in the strike, along with…
When was I Am Somebody released?
I Am Somebody was released on January 1, 1970.
Where can I watch I Am Somebody?
I Am Somebody is streaming on Philo, Criterion Channel, OVID and Fandor Amazon Channel in the US. It is also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability data from JustWatch.
How long is I Am Somebody?
I Am Somebody runs 30 minutes.
Who directed I Am Somebody?
I Am Somebody was directed by Madeline Anderson.
Who is in the cast of I Am Somebody?
The cast of I Am Somebody includes Ralph Abernathy (Self), Coretta Scott King (Self), Andrew Young (Self) and Claire Brown (Self - Narrator).
Is I Am Somebody on Netflix?
No, I Am Somebody is not on Netflix in the US. It is streaming on Philo, Criterion Channel and OVID instead.