SNCC (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 2020, SNCC is a documentary film directed by Danny Lyon, running about 74 minutes.
What it’s about. Danny Lyon's SNCC (2020), brings together hundreds of never-before-seen black-and-white photographs made by Lyon during the years that he was employed as the staff photographer for the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, or SNCC. Beginning in 1962 in Cairo, Illinois when Lyon, then a University of Chicago student, met John Lewis, Freedom Rider, the film traces the story of their friendship alongside the ongoing struggle for civil rights in the United States. The images are layered with archival audio recordings of speeches by and conversations with Lewis, Julian Bond, and Dotty Zellner, among others, as well as freedom songs that were recorded by Alan Ribback in churches and meetings in Atlanta in the 1960s and recently rediscovered by Lyon.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, SNCC sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch SNCC page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch SNCC (2020)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for SNCC change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is SNCC worth watching?
- SNCC holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- When was SNCC released?
- SNCC was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 74 minutes.