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.
Genre: Documentary
Stars:
Crew: Josh Alexander (Producer), Gillian Laub (Director), Josh Alexander (Writer), John Legend (Executive Producer), Nancy Novack (Editor), Troy Carter (Executive Producer)
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Studio: Group Effort Films, Atom Factory, Get Lifted Film Co., HBO Documentary Films
Runtime: 90 minutes
Quality: HD
Released: May 18, 2015
IMDb: 5.8
