Fannie Lou Hamer by Robert Shetterly

From the Americans Who Tell the Truth portrait series

was known as the queen of the Leica

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Life On The Line

Directed by: Brandon Hill | Documentary | 2019 | USA | 4:25

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This documentary explores the experiences of five firefighters from the L.A.F.D. In light of recent fires in Southern California, they are without a doubt heroes who deserve admiration, appreciation, and reverence from the community in which they serve.

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