5 Ratings

I Am Somebody

United States, 1969

Short, Documentary

Synopsis

In 1969, 400 poorly paid black women went on strike to demand union recognition and a wage increase. A testament to the courage of these women who would not be humbled, I Am Somebody is both an inspiring film and an important historical record.

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I Am Somebody Directed by Madeline Anderson

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Awards & Festivals

Toronto International Film Festival

2013

Cinéma du Réel

2018

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Cast & Crew

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What are people saying?

El Biffo's rating of the film I Am Somebody
El Biffo

Excellent document of 1969 nurses strike in Charleston, SC with Ralph Abernathy, Andrew Young and a great speech on intersection of Women's Rights and Civil Rights by Coretta Scott King.
March 19, 2017 07:06
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Jefferson's rating of the film I Am Somebody
Jefferson

A powerful, time capsule of a documentary showing us the power of women! It is harrowing that this takes place only forty-seven years ago.
January 20, 2016 02:22
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