
A drama based on the true story in which a black Vietnam-era veteran is allegedly murdered by a local white businessman who is later exonerated. The plot focuses on the role of a local high school teacher and a local white pastor and his family, and the civil unrest that followed the acquittal.
MPAA: Rated PG-13 for an intense scene of violence, thematic material involving racism, and for language.
Principal Cast: Rick Schroder, Michael Rooker, and Nate Parker
Director: Jeb Stuart

Ben Chavis brings forth a motion to the town committee to reinstate the basketball rims at the neighborhood courts, which were unjustly removed to keep blacks away.
Themes: Perseverance, Persistence, Determination, Defeat, Giving Up, Discrimination, Politics, Racism, Commitment
2:35
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Vernon brings his children to KKK meeting to experience evil disguised as religious belief.
Themes: Evil, Appearances, Deception, Cult, Racism, Brainwash, False Teaching, Ritual, Revival
3:09
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Ben Chavis gives a riveting speech at church about affecting change in their racist town.
Themes: Equality, Injustice, Racism, Carpe Diem, Change, Dignity, Discrimination, Defining moments, Leadership
1:41
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Pastor Vernon Tyson is confronted by his church staff about his invitation to a black preacher, Dr. Samuel Proctor, to speak at their predominantly white church.
Themes: Racism, Conviction, Morality, Ethics, Leadership, Activism, Counting the Cost, Carpe Diem, Defining moments
2:44
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The county prosecutor gives his closing argument in the murder case of a black veteran who was beaten and killed by a white storeowner and his family.
Themes: Justice, Racism, Equality, Injustice, Ethics, Morality, Truth, Duty
2:57
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Based on the true story in which a black Vietnam-era veteran is allegedly murdered by a local white businessman who is later exonerated.
Themes: Racism, Injustice, Equality, Activism, Discrimination
2:30
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