

I Am Somebody
Madeline Anderson’s documentary brings viewers to the front lines of the civil rights movement during the 1969 Charleston hospital workers’ strike, when 400 poorly paid Black women went on strike to demand union recognition and a wage increase, only to find themselves in confrontation with the National Guard and the state government. Anderson personally participated in the strike, along with such notable figures as Coretta Scott King, Ralph Abernathy and Andrew Young, all affiliated with Martin Luther King’s Southern Christian Leadership Conference. Anderson’s film shows the courage and resiliency of the strikers and the support they received from the local black community. It is an essential filmed record of this important moment in the history of civil and women’s rights. The film is also notable as arguably the first televised documentary on civil rights directed by a woman of color, solidifying its place in American film history.
TMDB
6.8/10
15 votes
- Status
- Released
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- Box office
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- Language
- English
- equality
- race
- woman director
Top billed cast
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Release dates
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- Theatrical1 Jan 1970
Frequently asked questions
- When was I Am Somebody released?
- I Am Somebody was released on 1 January 1970.
- Where can I watch I Am Somebody online?
- I Am Somebody is available on Philo, Criterion Channel, OVID, Fandor Amazon Channel, DocuramaFilms Amazon Channel in US. Use the Watch now links in the Where to watch section for official pages.
- Is there a Hindi trailer for I Am Somebody?
- No verified Hindi trailer for I Am Somebody is available yet. Only the original-language trailer is listed.
- What is the rating of I Am Somebody?
- I Am Somebody holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 15 votes.
- Who directed I Am Somebody?
- I Am Somebody (1970) was directed by Madeline Anderson.
- How long is I Am Somebody?
- I Am Somebody runs for 30m.














