Freedom Summer (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2014, Freedom Summer is a documentary film directed by Stanley Nelson, running about 113 minutes.
What it’s about. In the summer of 1964, more than 700 students descended on violent, segregated Mississippi. Defying authorities, they registered voters, created freedom schools, and established the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party. Fifty years later, eyewitness accounts and never-before-seen archival material tell their story. Not all of them would make it through.
Who’s in it. Freedom Summer stars Anthony Harris as Self - Mississippi Resident, Robert Moses as Self, Bruce Watson as Self - Author of 'Freedom Summer' and Karin Kunstler Goldman as Self - Freedom Summer Volunteer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Freedom Summer has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Freedom Summer page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Freedom Summer (2014)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Freedom Summer change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Freedom Summer worth watching?
- Freedom Summer holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Freedom Summer?
- Freedom Summer stars Anthony Harris, Robert Moses, Bruce Watson, Karin Kunstler Goldman and Dudley Connor.
- When was Freedom Summer released?
- Freedom Summer was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.