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Fannie Lou Hamer’s America

20221h 30mMovieDocumentary

The film explores and celebrates the lesser-known life of a Mississippi sharecropper-turned-human-rights-activist and one of the Civil Rights Movement’s greatest leaders. Throughout the 1960s, Fannie Lou Hamer established a legacy of civil…

DirectorJoy Elaine Davenport
ProducersMonica Land·Selena Lauterer

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PBS Documentaries Amazon ChannelPBS Documentaries Amazon Channel
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Joy Elaine Davenport

FH
Fannie Lou Hamer
Narrator (voice) / Self (archive footage)

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Fannie Lou Hamer’s America — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Fannie Lou Hamer’s America?

Fannie Lou Hamer’s America is streaming on PBS Documentaries in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Fannie Lou Hamer’s America on Netflix?

No, Fannie Lou Hamer’s America is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on PBS Documentaries.

Is Fannie Lou Hamer’s America on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Fannie Lou Hamer’s America isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on PBS Documentaries instead.

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Fannie Lou Hamer’s America is available on PBS Documentaries in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.