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Southern Rites

What changes and what remains

★ 5.4 (8 votes) | 2015 | 1h 30m
Documentary
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.

Details
  • Status Released
  • Release Date May 18, 2015
  • Budget N/A
  • Revenue N/A
  • Production Group Effort Films, Atom Factory, Get Lifted Film Co., HBO Documentary Films

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