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.
Title | Southern Rites |
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Year | 2015 |
Genre | Documentary |
Country | United States of America |
Studio | Group Effort Films, Atom Factory, Get Lifted Film Co., HBO Documentary Films |
Cast | |
Crew | Gillian Laub (Director), Josh Alexander (Writer), Josh Alexander (Producer), Joel Goodman (Original Music Composer), Jeff Hutchens (Camera Operator), Gillian Laub (Camera Operator) |
Keyword | prom, racism, woman director |
Release | May 18, 2015 |
Runtime | 90 minutes |
Quality | HD |
IMDb | 5.20 / 10 by 6 users |