The young white grandson of a Klansman joins the Civil Rights Movement and fights against social injustice, repression, and violence...
The young white grandson of a Klansman joins the Civil Rights Movement and fights against social injustice, repression, and violence during the Summer of '61 in this drama based on a true story. Written and directed by Barry Alexander Brown, Oscar-nominated editor of Spike Lee's BlacKkKlansman.
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61 %18 reviewsRotten Tomatoes® rating
90 %270 reviewsAudience score rating
"Misses the point of what the civil rights movement was about."
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NPR
NPR"Solid, but unspectacular..."
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Stuff
Stuff"Accepted on its terms, the film does a reasonably absorbing job of dramatizing how Zellner's convictions strengthened, pulling him away from the security of inaction."
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The New York Times
The New York Times"Features fine performances across the board, and a vivid evocation of a tumultuous period."
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Variety
Variety"The fight for equality isn't over, and this story is as relevant today..."
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Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-TimesSon of the South | Details
- Rating
- 15, strong violence, racism
- Runtime
- 105
- Genre
- Drama, True Story & Biography
- Country of origin
- USA
