Storyline
A lyrical recreation of Lightnin’ Hopkins’ decision at age eight to stop chopping cotton and start singing for a living. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2013.
Cast & Crew
Lightnin' Hopkins
Himself
LeadWhat People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Les Blank's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Sun's Gonna Shine is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
