Ghosts of Mississippi (1996)

In the heart of the stormy civil rights era in Mississippi, the life of Medgar Evers, a spirited black activist, is brutally truncated by an assassin's bullet on a fateful night in 1963. The chilling echo of this gunshot resonates throughout Ghosts of Mississippi, a riveting real-life drama that plunges us into a decades-long quest for justice. The suspected killer, white supremacist Byron De La Beckwith, twice faces trial, each time escaping the noose of justice due to hung juries. The world moves on, but for Myrlie Evers, the widow of the fallen hero, time stands still in the shadow of this unresolved injustice. Her unyielding determination to bring Beckwith to account fuels her relentless pursuit for a third trial. Though the original evidence has seemingly vanished into the mists of time, an unlikely ally emerges from the ranks of Mississippi's justice system. Assistant D.A. Bobby De Laughter, initially cautious of the political repercussions and personal strains, finds himself drawn to the cause. His transformation and alliance with Myrlie forms the backbone of this narrative, painting a compelling portrait of courage against the odds. Ghosts of Mississippi culminates in the gripping final trial of Beckwith, unfolding more than 30 years after the heinous crime. This saga of determination and perseverance ultimately leads to a poignant climax on February 5, 1994, providing a long-overdue justice for Medgar Evers' family. The film is not just a tale of a murder and its aftermath; it is a testament to the enduring spirit of justice in the face of prejudice and adversity.

Ghosts of Mississippi is a drama movie featuring Alec Baldwin.

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