Southern Rites (2015)

  • NR
  • 05/18/2015 (US)
  • Documentary
  • 1h 30m

Overview

Southern Rites visits Montgomery County, Ga., one year after the town merged its racially segregated proms, and during a historic election campaign that may lead to its first African-American sheriff. Acclaimed photographer Gillian Laub, whose photos first brought the area unwanted notoriety, documents the repercussions when a white town resident is charged with the murder of a young black man. The case divides locals along well-worn racial lines, and the ensuing plea bargain and sentencing uncover complex truths and produce emotional revelations.

Gillian Laub

Director

Josh Alexander

Writer

Cast

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