Southern Rites

May 18 2015 TV-14 1h 27m
Documentary

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.

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Plot

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.

Written by

Josh Alexander

Directed by

Gillian Laub

Cast

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Get Lifted Film Company, Atom Factory, Group Effort Films

Languages

English

Awards

1 nomination

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Southern Rites (HBO Documentary Films)
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# of Votes
522
Average Rating
6.6 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
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