Prom Night in Mississippi

2009

1h 30m

Documentary

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500+ Ratings

In 2008, actor Morgan Freeman offers to pay for a Mississippi high school's first-ever integrated senior prom.

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Rick Groen

Globe and Mail

Mainly the film is obliged to circle around the absent centre of the conflict, the dark heart of the very issue under scrutiny. Consequently, like a skinny boy in an oversized tux, it has to pad.

Rated: 2/4

Nov 13, 2009

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Kari Croop

Common Sense Media

Inspiring docu tackles a tough topic: racism.

Rated: 4/5

Dec 19, 2010

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Liz Braun

Jam! Movies

Despite the subject matter, Prom Night In Mississippi is surprisingly buoyant with the hope and joy of these kids.

Rated: 4/5

Nov 13, 2009

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Audience Member

Times change but the pace is painfully slow in Charlestown, Mississippi as the high school's first racially integrated prom shows. Documentary would have been better with more commentary from the parents, who are the problem here, not the students.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

02/13/23

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This could have been way better. I mean, I love what they were trying to do and I think it's ridiculous that segregated proms still exist, but the movie lacked any real depth. It was just about having an integrated prom in the school. No reflection on the fact that we're all a part of one world and we all live under the same sun.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/31/23

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Audience Member

Prom Night in Mississippi details Morgan Freemanâ(TM)s attempts to hold an integrated at Charleston High School. Freeman had offered to pay for an integrated prom if the school would end the tradition of separate proms for whites and blacks.In 2008, the school finally accepted the actorâ(TM)s offer. The film showcases the human reactions of the students as they look forward to this unique event. Many opponents - who believe that their views are entirely justified - also speak on camera. Although there are minor bumps in the road, the event goes off without a hitch and the students grow closer as a result. The two groups shared many more traits than they gave each other credit for.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

01/16/23

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Audience Member

not very good it didn't get my attention

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

02/08/23

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Audience Member

Great documentary gets the point across that everybody should be equal.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/18/23

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Audience Member

This documentary should be shown in high schools. It's a eye opener

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/06/23

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Paul Saltzman

Director

Paul Saltzman

Screenwriter

Patricia Aquino

Producer

Don Warren

Cinematographer

Stephen Philipson

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Synopsis

In 2008, actor Morgan Freeman offers to pay for a Mississippi high school's first-ever integrated senior prom.

Director: Paul Saltzman
Producer: Patricia Aquino
Screenwriter: Paul Saltzman
Production Co: Return to Mississippi Productions
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): May 3, 2017
Runtime: 1h 30m

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