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Ghosts of Mississippi (1996)

Rate: 8
Viewed: 5/16

5/16: Ghosts of Mississippi is the story of justice for the assassinated civil rights activist Medgar Evers and is a great history lesson.

When I say the last part, Rob Reiner actually followed the events as they happened. So, kudos to him for doing it, a rarity in Hollywood films. Although the movie is pretty straightforward, going from point A to point B to point C and so on all the way to the end, I've enjoyed the performances.

Alec Baldwin's stands out the most for me. He's a good actor, but many times, he had never found the right material to make most of his thespic talent. In Ghosts of Mississippi, he shines, reaching his potential. Hence, I'm happy to have seen a good Alec Baldwin performance.

James Woods was Oscar-nominated for Best Supporting Actor. I like him, but his screen time is too short. However, he's effective, milking his character for all it's worth, thanks to the makeup department that did all of the work. It's convincing. As a result, Matthew Mungle and Deborah La Mia Denaver were rewarded with an Oscar nomination.

All in all, Ghosts of Mississippi is recommended for anyone who's interested in knowing about the assassination of Medgar Evers and the aftermath.

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