Son of the South

PG-13

Released Feb 5, 2021

1h 45m

Drama

Biography

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In this true story set during the sixties Civil Rights Movement, a Klansman's grandson is forced to face the rampant racism of his own culture. Defying his family and white Southern norms, he embraces the fight against social injustice, repression and violence to change the world he was born into.

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Richard Roeper

Chicago Sun-Times

The fight for equality isn't over, and this story is as relevant today...

Rated: 3/4

Feb 6, 2021

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Tim Cogshell

FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles)

A movie that misses the point of what the civil rights movement was about.

Feb 6, 2021

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Joe Leydon

Variety

Executive produced by Spike Lee, Barry Alexander Brown's drama features fine performances across the board, and a vivid evocation of a tumultuous period.

Feb 5, 2021

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Matthew Pejkovic

Matt's Movie Reviews

Delivers its point that the fight against racism is one that should be fought across all barriers and by all people.

Rated: 3/5

Jun 1, 2021

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Sarah Ward

Concrete Playground

This by-the-numbers biopic proves both earnestly well-intentioned and blandly formulaic.

May 30, 2021

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Jim Schembri

jimschembri.com

The film plays out as a fine, if unremarkable period drama...the direction gets a little ham-fisted in spots but otherwise paints a convincing picture of Zellner's journey from privileged white boy to defiant man of principle.

Rated: 3/5

May 25, 2021

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Pablo Y

La trama se centra en los episodios ocurridos en Alabama y Mississippi bajo el contexto de la lucha por los derechos civiles y el fin de la segregación racial, durante la década de 1960. Estos sucesos históricos sirven como telón de fondo para narrar la historia del activista Bob Zellner, así como otras figuras relevantes de la época. El enfoque particular de la película consiste en mostrar estos hechos desde un aspecto más relacionado con la intrahistoria de sus protagonistas, más sociológico, evidenciando la idiosincrasia reinante en aquella época y los problemas derivados de la misma, centrándose en situaciones concretas de ese periodo histórico combinadas, lógicamente, con la estructura argumental elaborada ex profeso para el film. El resultado es una experiencia entretenida y respetuosa a grandes rasgos con la historia real, pero que, en esencia, constituye un eslabón más en el subgénero de biopics de personajes relacionados con causas justas y nobles. Es una verdadera lástima que la película adolezca de un ritmo frenético presente desde su inicio y no cuide su desarrollo con más pausa, detalle y disfrute para el espectador. Pese a ello, el mensaje del film se transmite bien: es claro y potente, y no tiene miedo de alzar la voz en los momentos críticos. En conclusión, se trata de una cinta bien elaborada, que cuenta con caracterizaciones decentes y cumple correctamente con su cometido, por lo que es recomendable su visionado.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

12/27/23

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Haydee W

This movie left a deep impression on me, I hope there will be a follow-up study!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/08/23

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Janice W

I love this movie!!! Thanks!!!!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

04/08/23

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JL2022

Good Movie Yeah 👍🏻

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/08/23

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Le L

Beautiful movie and actors. About fight for justice and love. Historical facts and truth episodes are made it even more interesting.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/30/23

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Sanj G

Quite a unique look at things. In a family from the south. Enjoyable.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/28/23

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In this true story set during the sixties Civil Rights Movement, a Klansman's grandson is forced to face the rampant racism of his own culture. Defying his family and white Southern norms, he embraces the fight against social injustice, repression and violence to change the world he was born into.

Director: Barry Alexander Brown
Producer: Colin Bates, Bill Black, Stan Erdreich, Michael Jefferson, David Kang, Eve Pomerance
Screenwriter: Barry Alexander Brown
Distributor: Vertical Entertainment
Production Co: One Dollar Studios, Jaba Films, River Bend Pictures, El Ride Productions, SSS Film Capital, Buffalo 8 Productions, Lucidity Entertainment, Major Motion Pictures Ltd.
Rating: PG-13 (Violence Throughout|Thematic Elements|Strong Racial Slurs)
Genre: Drama, Biography
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Feb 5, 2021, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 5, 2021
Runtime: 1h 45m
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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