“A powerful film, one that illustrates the challenges and sacrifices so many faced in fighting for the right to vote."
Sylvia Bugg Chief Programming Executive & General Manager, PBS

“There are few Mississippians who have played a more prominent role at a pivotal point in American history than Fannie Lou Hamer. Her story has been an inspiration to so many people, past and present, working for social justice and human dignity, not only in America but around the world.”
Lloyd Gray Executive Director, Hardin Foundation

“This film makes the point that this struggle really has been going on forever."
Alan Bowling Associate Professor, The University of Texas at Arlington

“Monica Land has provided us with the rare opportunity to peek inside the life of one of America’s most important moral leaders.”
Erika Dilday, Executive Director, American Documentary

“Fannie Lou Hamer’s America will steep viewers in Black history while providing greater context for and insight into some of today’s biggest challenges.” –
Chris Hastings Executive Producer & Managing Editor, WORLD Channel

“A perfect Black History Month watch.”
Jared Alexander The Grio

“A humanizing treatment.”
James Bennett II GBH

“An expressive look at the life of Fannie Lou Hamer."
BET

“Listening to it, viewers can hear Hamer's sense of urgency, which still resonates today."
Rebekah Barber Facing South

“The film is offering to a new generation of audiences called upon to take up the mantle of preserving American democracy.”
Baltimore Times