South

Documentary

71 min

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Chantal Akerman illuminates the American South through the story of a gruesome lynching of an African-American man in Texas in 1998. The narrative follows the trail of the victim's family and the community that was deeply shaken by this crime. As the investigation progresses, the deep-rooted tensions and prejudices that characterize the region are revealed. 

Director
Chantal Akerman
Original language(s)
French, English
Credits
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Written by
Chantal Akerman
Year
1999
Country
Belgium, France, USA
Genre
Documentary
FSK Rating
-
Original title
Sud
Release date
15.08.2024