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100 Years from Mississippi

2021·Movie
1h 0min
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.1
IMDb8.1

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Big heart, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Violence5
  • Tension4
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Moving and hopeful

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos8
  • Hopefulness8
  • Family Dynamics8

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay1
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

History, a real life story, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters and performances

  • Character Depth9
  • Acting8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7
  • Cinematography6

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About

A true story of resilience, forgiveness, memory, and hope.

Mamie Lang Kirkland still remembers the night in 1915 when panic filled her home in Ellisville, Mississippi. Her family was forced to flee in darkness from a growing mob of men determined to lynch her father and his friend. Mamie’s family escaped, but her father’s friend, John Hartfield, did not. He suffered one of the most horrific lynchings of the era. Mamie vowed to never return to Mississippi – until now. After one hundred years, Mamie’s youngest child, filmmaker, Tarabu Betserai Kirkland, takes his mother back to Ellisville to tell her story, honor those who succumbed to the terror of racial violence, and give testimony to the courage and hope epitomized by many of her generation
Historical DocumentaryCivil Rights LegacyPersonal JourneyRacial InjusticeSouthern HistoryIntergenerational HealingHope & ResilienceSocial CommentaryBiographical

Crew

Directed by:
Tarabu Betserai Kirkland
Written by:
Tarabu Betserai Kirkland
Produced by:
Barry Shabaka Henley, Paul Mones, Ellie Kanner
Composed by:
Keb' Mo', Derek Nakamoto

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream 100 Years from Mississippi legally?

KanopyHooplaPBSKQED

100 Years from Mississippi is included with a subscription to PBS in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and KQED. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is 100 Years from Mississippi worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81/100 (IMDb 8.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is 100 Years from Mississippi rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is 100 Years from Mississippi?

1 h 0 min

100 Years from Mississippi runs 1 h 0 min.

Is 100 Years from Mississippi based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is 100 Years from Mississippi in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch 100 Years from Mississippi?

2CAUS

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