Ghosts of Mississippi 1996
“A forgotten crime. An impossible case. A final chance... for justice.”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 130 minutes
- Director
- Rob Reiner
- Networks
- Castle Rock Entertainment, Frederick Zollo Productions
- Where to Stream
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What is Ghosts of Mississippi?
Topic: Film "Ghosts of Mississippi" (1996). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1996
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 130 minutes
- Release date
- Dec 20, 1996
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Castle Rock Entertainment, Frederick Zollo Productions
- Budget
- $30,000,000
- Revenue
- $13,323,144
- Genres
- Drama, History
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.6/10 from 169 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~130 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Castle Rock Entertainment, Frederick Zollo Productions
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Topic: Film "Ghosts of Mississippi" (1996).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
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Title: Ghosts of Mississippi.
Year: 1996.
Genre: American biographical courtroom drama, Drama and History.
Director: Rob Reiner.
Stars: Alec Baldwin, Whoopi Goldberg, James Woods.
Subject/Basis: Based on the 1994 trial of Byron De La Beckwith, a white supremacist accused of the 1963 assassination of civil rights activist Medgar Evers.
Plot details: A Mississippi district attorney and the widow of Medgar Evers struggle to bring a white supremacist to justice for the 1963 murder of the civil rights leader. A tenacious lawyer brings the killer to trial 30 years after the murder.
Release Date: 12/20/1996 (US).
Rating: PG-13.
Runtime: 2h 10m.
Ghosts of Mississippi is
Should you watch it?
“A determined district attorney and a widow seek justice for a civil rights leader decades later.”
- Features a compelling biographical narrative based on the 1994 trial of Byron De La Beckwith.
- Showcases the collaborative effort between a prosecutor and the widow of Medgar Evers.
- Provides a dramatic examination of a significant historical cold case from the civil rights era.
- The film covers a heavy, emotionally taxing historical subject that may be difficult for some viewers.
Watch it if you are interested in historical courtroom dramas that explore the pursuit of justice in civil rights cases.
The film maintains a serious, dramatic tone with a measured pace suitable for adult audiences interested in American history.
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Is Ghosts of Mississippi worth watching?
The film is worth watching for those interested in biographical dramas and the historical legal proceedings surrounding the murder of Medgar Evers.
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Streaming availability for Ghosts of Mississippi varies by region and platform; please check your local digital movie providers.
What is the runtime of the film?
The film has a total runtime of 2 hours and 10 minutes.
Is this a television series?
No, Ghosts of Mississippi is a feature-length biographical drama film released in 1996.
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