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Son of the South

dir. Barry Alexander Brown · 2021

Being alive means making difficult choices that challenge societal norms and standing up for justice, even when it puts you at odds with your own background.

Feature
Civil Unrest
Mood
Dark
Look
grounded realism with a period-appropriate palette
Structure
character-driven with flashbacks interspersed
Plot

In civil rights era Montgomery, Alabama, Klansman's grandson Bob Zellner must choose which side of history to be on during the Movement. Defying his family and white Southern norms, he fought against social injustice, repression and violence to change the world around him

Why watch

"Son of the South" offers a poignant exploration of self-discovery set against the backdrop of the civil rights movement, showcasing a young man's struggle to forge his own path in a world steeped in tradition and prejudice. This film captures the emotional turmoil of choosing courage over conformity, inviting viewers to reflect on their own beliefs and actions.

Cultural context
civil rights movementSouthern Gothic traditionfamily legacysocietal norms in the 1960s
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