Century of Sunshine: The Jimmie Davis Story | 1998

A 1998 documentary chronicling the life and careers of Jimmie Davis, who served as the Governor of Louisiana from 1948-1952 and 1960-1964. This program covers: his early life; his careers in music, movies, and politics; the major issues of his two terms as Governor, including his veto of a Right to Work bill and his handling of segregation; and the legacy of his most famous song, “You Are My Sunshine.” Davis was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame, the Gospel Music Hall of Fame, and the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Narrator: Bob Courtney

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