as in the movie Burning Mississippi Human rights activists disappear, and the FBI assigns two agents to the case. They were not welcomed with open arms by the villagers.
Mississippi, 1964. A small town becomes the scene of a police investigation after three members of the civil rights movement disappear without a trace.
Mississippi Burning
FBI agent Robert Anderson (Gene Hackman) comes from the southern United States and knows the situation; His young colleague Alan Ward (Willem Dafoe) comes from the north and has less experience in this matter. The duo uncovers more and more clues, while many villagers would rather see them go than come.
Racism is still prevalent, and not only black residents are targeted, but police officers as well. Burning Mississippi It gives an oppressive picture of extreme racism in the southern United States. Stunning photography of the era, beautiful acting, and brilliant camera work (which won an Academy Award) complete this confronting film.
Gene Hackman
Gene Hackman was nominated for an Academy Award for his role in the film. Mississippi BurningThe clip of his performance shown at the Oscars had a huge impact on the actor. He decided he didn't want to stop making violent films after the violent short film was shown out of context.
For this reason he decided, among other things Silence of the Lambs He couldn't direct and was almost assigned the role of the sheriff. the unforgivenHe reluctantly decided to accept the role after being persuaded by Clint Eastwood. It earned him his second Academy Award.
