Southern Rites

Synopsis

Southern Rites visits Montgomery County, Ga., one year after the town merged its racially segregated proms, and during a historic election campaign that may lead to its first African-American sheriff. Acclaimed photographer Gillian Laub, whose photos first brought the area unwanted notoriety, documents the repercussions when a white town resident is charged with the murder of a young black man. The case divides locals along well-worn racial lines, and the ensuing plea bargain and sentencing uncover complex truths and produce emotional revelations.

Main Cast

Crew

Department	Role	Name
Editing	Editor	Joel Plotch Nancy Novack
Production	Executive Producer	John Legend Troy Carter Mike Jackson
	Producer	Josh Alexander Gillian Laub
Writing	Writer	Josh Alexander
Sound	Original Music Composer	Joel Goodman
Camera	Camera Operator	Shaul Schwarz Gillian Laub Jeff Hutchens
Directing	Director	Gillian Laub
Department	Role	Name

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