Freedom on My Mind

About Freedom on My Mind

'Freedom on My Mind' is an impactful historical documentary released in 1994. It vividly recounts the story of the struggle for voting rights by African Americans in Mississippi. The film portrays the systematic and institutionalized racism that black citizens had to overcome in the process of obtaining their basic civil rights.

Making/Production

'Freedom on My Mind' was directed by Connie Field and Marilyn Mulford. Over a span of six years, they collected footage, conducted interviews, and created a narrative to bring to life the events of the 1960s Civil Rights Movement. The film integrates archival newsreel footage, photographs, and powerful interviews with both white and black activists who participated in the events.

Actors

As a documentary, 'Freedom On My Mind' largely features real-life participants from the events it describes. Some of these figures include:

• Marshall Ganz: Marshall played a leading role in civil rights organizing. His experience in the movement profoundly shaped his commitment to social change.
• Victoria Gray Adams: Featured for her work as a civil rights activist. Her passion and determination to challenge unjust systems are powerfully captured in the film.

Trivia/Interesting Facts

• 'Freedom On My Mind' was the first film to chronicle, in depth, the story of 'Freedom Summer' in Mississippi in the 1960s.
• The movie took six years to make from conception to release.

Awards

'Freedom on My Mind' received widespread acclaim upon its release, and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature in 1995.

Quotes

• "I was born and raised in Mississippi, and I wasn't asking nobody for nothing. Just the right to be a human being." - Fannie Lou Hamer

Music, Soundtrack

• The film's original score and soundtrack feature an array of folk and gospel music from the period, immersing the viewer in the time and place of the events.