Southern Rites
2015
⭐5.4(8 votes)
1h 30m
Documentary
Overview
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.
About Southern Rites
Southern Rites (2015) is a Documentary film that follows 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. Currently, you can watch Southern Rites on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO Max, Google Play Movies. Streaming availability may vary by country and platform over time. It has a user rating of 5.4 out of 10 from 8 votes. Fans of documentary movies may also want to explore similar titles below.
