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Jasper, Texas

2003Movie1 h 54 minR

DramaTV Movie
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Rotten Tomatoes–71%
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Rotten Tomatoes–71%

Summary

In 1998, three white men in the small town of Jasper, Texas, chained a black man to the back of their pickup truck and dragged him to his death. This film relates that story and how it affected all of the residents of the town, both black and white.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Thought-provoking

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Cast

20 of 20

Crew

Directed by
Jeffrey W. Byrd
Written by
Jonathan Estrin
Produced by
Susan Forrest, Jonathan Estrin, Michael Greene
Music by
Asche & Spencer, Richard Werbowenko

Everyone

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Facts

June 8, 2003 · 1 h 54 min · R

Released
June 8, 2003
Runtime
1 h 54 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery, Suicide Themes
Genres
Drama, TV Movie
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
13 countries

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Questions about Jasper, Texas

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Jasper, Texas worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 6.5).

Is Jasper, Texas plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (8 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.