
How It Feels to Be Free
2021 · Movie · 113 min
How It Feels to Be Free takes an unprecedented look at the intersection of African American women artists, politics and entertainment and tells the story of how six trailblazing performers—Lena Horne, Abbey Lincoln, Diahann Carroll, Nina Simone, Cicely Tyson and Pam Grier— changed American culture through their films, fashion, music and politics.
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Details
- Years
- 2021
- Release date
- 2021-01-18
- Language
- English
- Runtime
- 113 min
Cast & crew

Abbey Lincoln
as Self (archival footage)

Nina Simone
as Self (archival footage)

Diahann Carroll
as Self (archival footage)

Pam Grier
as Self (archival footage)

Lena Horne
as Self (archival footage)

Cicely Tyson
as Self (archival footage)
Directed by Yoruba Richen