How It Feels to Be Free takes an unprecedented look at the intersection of African American women artists, politics and entertainment and tells the story of how six trailblazing performers—Lena Horne, Abbey Lincoln, Diahann Carroll, Nina Simone, Cicely Tyson and Pam Grier—changed American culture through their films, fashion, music and politics.

Director: Yoruba Riche

Stars: Halle Berry, Cicely Tyson, Alicia Keys and Pam Grier

Rated: NR, 113 min., 2021. Closed captions (CC) in English.