Films & Shows from American Foundation On Nonviolence
Welcome to our dedicated collection of titles produced by American Foundation On Nonviolence. Renowned for its creative vision, quality craftsmanship, and cinematic innovation, American Foundation On Nonviolence has contributed some of the most memorable and influential works to the world of film and television. Whether you’re a longtime follower of their productions or discovering their catalogue for the first time, this selection offers a window into the storytelling excellence and artistic flair that define American Foundation On Nonviolence’s legacy.
I Am Somebody (1970)
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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