Limited Theatrical Release – Here is a compelling and powerfully told film based on true events. The story of two reporters seeking justice for a murdered young black man 19 years after his death is a strong plot and this movie presents it very well.
Matt Harper is the reporter who becomes so intrigued by the story that he follows the woman who brought it to him to Alabama to search for the little clues which can finally break the case and solve the murder. He meets the local pastor who, strangely enough, says he hates the cross in his church, because it was fashioned from a tree that was used in the lynching of a black man years before. One man made the cross to find hope but the pastor says he wants justice so he can finally take down the cross.
During the movie we meet Matt’s dad, who is dying from cancer and, despite being a bit of a legend, his father never could say, “I love you” to Matt while Matt was growing up. He wants to know why and what part the death of his brother, if any, played in the situation.
This film features realistic racist characters who use the word “ni*ger” but ultimately this movie is about justice for the blacks who suffered unfairly and the ending should please a lot of viewers. This is a powerful story and we gladly award it our Dove “Family-Approved” Seal for ages twelve plus, as there are some intense scenes in the film. This film shines as a beacon in the dark cesspool of racism.