Southern Rites
"What changes and what remains"
Originally released in 2015. Southern Rites is a documentary film. directed by Gillian Laub.
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 18, 2015
10 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
5.4/10
Mixed (8 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Group Effort Films
- Atom Factory
- Get Lifted Film Co.
- HBO Documentary Films
- Doc Society
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southern Rites about?
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 sheri...
Who directed Southern Rites?
Southern Rites was directed by Gillian Laub.
How long is Southern Rites?
Southern Rites has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was Southern Rites released?
Southern Rites was released on May 18, 2015 in theaters.