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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 ChannelKanopyKanopy
Availability shown for United States · 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 and Kanopy in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. 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 United States as of September 2026. It's currently on PBS Documentaries and Kanopy.

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

Fannie Lou Hamer’s America isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Fannie Lou Hamer’s America for free?

Fannie Lou Hamer’s America is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy in United States.