Join us for a moving and inspiring program that brings to life the story of Fannie Lou Hamer, one of the Civil Rights Movement’s most influential and courageous voices. A pioneering activist, founder of the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party, and a driving force behind Freedom Summer, Hamer helped lead the 1964 effort to register Black voters across Mississippi, confronting injustice with extraordinary resolve.
Produced by her grand-niece, the documentary weaves together Hamer’s own speeches, personal interviews, and powerful songs to trace her journey from Mississippi sharecropper to nationally recognized champion of voting rights and human dignity. This engaging program invites audiences to reflect on her lasting legacy and to consider why her fight for justice, equality, and democratic participation still matters today.
Date: Tuesday, February 10th, 2026
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Location: Granville Branch
Format: In-Person
Cost: Free
Audience: Adults & Teens
Registration: Not Required
Runtime: 58 minutes, not rated
Directed by Joy Davenport & Monica Land, 2022
Made possible through Kanopy.