Marian Anderson: The Whole World in Her HandsDIRECTED BY  Rita CoburnCOUNTRY  United States    YEAR  2022    SYNOPSISBest known for her 1939 concert on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, internationally celebrated singer Marian Anderson’s career was propelled by her immense talent, but also steered by limits imposed by racism and segregation. Director Rita Coburn adapts archival recordings of interviews and performances alongside intimate correspondence, brought to life by actors Regina Taylor and Harry Lennix, to center Anderson’s own voice. Balancing public triumphs with personal struggles, this powerful documentary tells the story of a pioneering artist and civil rights activist in her own words.
RUN TIME  113 minutesSee: https://www.chicagofilmfestival.com/film/marian-anderson/?fbclid=IwAR1w… ScreeningWed, Aug 3 @ 6:30pm CDTat Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E Washington St, Chicago