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The Sun's Gonna Shine

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1969-01-02
10m
English
Released
Flower Films

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A lyrical recreation of Lightnin’ Hopkins’ decision at age eight to stop chopping cotton and start singing for a living. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2013.

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About The Sun's Gonna Shine

A lyrical recreation of Lightnin’ Hopkins’ decision at age eight to stop chopping cotton and start singing for a living. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2013. Running 10 minutes.

The Sun's Gonna Shine Cast and Characters

The cast features Lightnin' Hopkins (as Himself). Their performances are a major reason The Sun's Gonna Shine has built such a passionate audience.

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The Sun's Gonna Shine runs for 10 minutes (about 0.2 hour).

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Who is in the cast of The Sun's Gonna Shine?

The main cast includes Lightnin' Hopkins.

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The Sun's Gonna Shine was released in 1969.

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What is The Sun's Gonna Shine about?

The Sun's Gonna Shine is a Documentary/Music English-language film. A lyrical recreation of Lightnin’ Hopkins’ decision at age eight to stop chopping cotton and start singing for a living. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2013.

When was The Sun's Gonna Shine released?

The Sun's Gonna Shine was released on January 2, 1969. It has a runtime of 10m. The film was produced by Flower Films.

Who stars in The Sun's Gonna Shine?

The Sun's Gonna Shine stars Lightnin' Hopkins. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.

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