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How It Feels to Be Free

How Six African-American Female Performers Challenged the Entertainment Industry

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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.

Frequently Asked Questions & Story Details

Who directed How It Feels to Be Free?

How It Feels to Be Free was directed by Yoruba Richen.

Where was How It Feels to Be Free produced?

It was produced by companies including Fremantle, Yap Films, ITVS, Chicken & Egg Films in United States of America.

How It Feels to Be Free Ending Explained & Trivia

The ending of How It Feels to Be Free wraps up key thematic points regarding its characters. The film showcases excellent use of sound design, writing, and visual effects to create an immersive cinematic environment. For full analysis of ending theories, you can check out our corresponding articles in the Lumaflicks Blog section.

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Production

Fremantle
Fremantle
Yap Films
ITVS
ITVS
Chicken & Egg Films
Chicken & Egg Films