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Explore the life and legacy of Kentucky-born author bell hooks, who wrote nearly 40 books and whose work at the intersection of race, class and gender serves as a lasting contribution to the feminist movement. Learn how bell’s childhood in Hopkinsville and her connection to Kentucky’s “hillbilly culture” informed her views and her belief that feminism is for everybody. Becoming bell hooks, a one-hour documentary, features selections read by Academy Award winner Octavia Spencer and interviews with feminist activist Gloria Steinem, Kentucky writers Crystal Wilkinson and Silas House, bell’s younger sister Gwenda Motley and many others.
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How long is Becoming bell hooks?
Becoming bell hooks has a runtime of 59m ( and 59 minutes).
Who directed Becoming bell hooks?
Becoming bell hooks was directed by Elon Justice and released in 2024.
What genre is Becoming bell hooks?
Becoming bell hooks is a Documentary film (2024).
Who stars in Becoming bell hooks?
The cast of Becoming bell hooks includes bell hooks, Octavia Spencer, Gloria Steinem, Crystal Wilkinson, Silas House.
