Ghosts of Mississippi

The events begin with the 1963 murder of Medgar Evers in Mississippi and span through the 1960s trials, the 1989 reopening of the case, and the 1994 conviction. The timeline captures the slow grind of justice across decades, reflecting shifts in American civil rights and legal culture. It intertwines the era of Jim Crow with late-20th-century reforms and renewed political will to confront past crimes.

The story unfolds primarily in Mississippi, with courtroom scenes and investigative work moving between towns across the rural South. It centers on the civil rights era's atmosphere of danger, courage, and legal battles. The courthouse and crime-scene locations anchor the drama, highlighting the South's history of racial tension and the pursuit of accountability.

⚖️ Justice

The film centers on a dogged search for accountability, showing how evidence, persistence, and legal maneuvering can finally overturn a long-standing miscarriage of justice. It portrays how a determined prosecutor and determined witnesses push through obstacles to bring a perpetrator to trial. The theme emphasizes that justice can endure beyond personal risk and time.

💪 Courage

Courage threads through Myrlie Evers's unwavering persistence and the DA's willingness to challenge political pressure. The characters confront threats to their safety and family as they push for truth. The narrative frames resilience as essential to challenging systemic racism.

🔥 Racism

The story exposes the corrosive power of white supremacy in the South, including the Ku Klux Klan's shadow over legal proceedings. It shows how fear and intimidation can stall justice, while documentary evidence and witness testimony gradually pierce the veil. The film uses this tension to explore the long arc toward accountability.