American Experience

2003 NR 53m 7.9

A documentary examining the 1955 murder of a 14-year-old boy from Chicago while visiting relatives in Mississippi, and the broad impact of his death, his funeral, and the subsequent trial and acquittal of his white killers.

A documentary examining the 1955 murder of a 14-year-old black boy from Chicago while visiting relatives in Mississippi, and the broad impact of his death, his funeral, and the subsequent trial and acquittal of his accused killers.

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Studio(s): Firelight Media

Originally Released: Jan 17, 2003

Production Country: United States

Genres: Biography, Documentary, History