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Son of the South

Play trailer 2:12 Poster for Son of the South PG-13 Released Feb 5, 2021 1h 45m Drama Biography Play Trailer Watchlist
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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 Full Review Tim Cogshell FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles) A movie that misses the point of what the civil rights movement was about. Feb 6, 2021 Full Review 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 Full Review Sarah Ward Concrete Playground This by-the-numbers biopic proves both earnestly well-intentioned and blandly formulaic. May 30, 2021 Full Review 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 Full Review Graeme Tuckett Stuff.co.nz Son of the South does at least arrive with some endorsement and an assurance this won't be another Green Book-style embarrassment. Rated: 3.5/5 May 19, 2021 Full Review Read all reviews

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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 Full Review 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 Full Review Janice W I love this movie!!! Thanks!!!! Rated 4 out of 5 stars 04/08/23 Full Review JL2022 Good Movie Yeah 👍🏻 Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/08/23 Full Review 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 Full Review Sanj G Quite a unique look at things. In a family from the south. Enjoyable. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/28/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis 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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