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  • 2010
  • Not Rated
  • First Run Features
  • 1 h 26 m
  • 2010
  • Not Rated
  • First Run Features
  • 1 h 26 m

Summary NESHOBA tells the story of a Mississippi town still divided about the meaning of justice, 40 years after the murders of civil rights workers James Chaney, Andrew Goodman and Michael Schwerner. Although Klansmen bragged openly about what they did in 1964, no one was held accountable until 2005, when the State indicted preacher Edgar Ray K...

Directed By: Micki Dickoff, Tony Pagano

Written By: Micki Dickoff

  • 2010
  • Not Rated
  • First Run Features
  • 1 h 26 m
  • 2010
  • Not Rated
  • First Run Features
  • 1 h 26 m

Neshoba

Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 8 Critic Reviews
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Summary NESHOBA tells the story of a Mississippi town still divided about the meaning of justice, 40 years after the murders of civil rights workers James Chaney, Andrew Goodman and Michael Schwerner. Although Klansmen bragged openly about what they did in 1964, no one was held accountable until 2005, when the State indicted preacher Edgar Ray K...

Directed By: Micki Dickoff, Tony Pagano

Written By: Micki Dickoff

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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 8 Critic Reviews
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25% Mixed
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0% Negative
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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 8 Critic Reviews
71
75% Positive
6 Reviews
25% Mixed
2 Reviews
0% Negative
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80
The result is a rich and detailed picture of the particular culture of this particular part of the South.
By Kenneth Turan FULL REVIEW
80
Moving, intelligent documentary.
By Joe Neumaier FULL REVIEW
80
Though Neshoba is standard-issue in terms of craftsmanship, the tools used to tell the tale (newsreels, family photos, crime scene and autopsy photos) are masterfully employed.
By Ernest Hardy FULL REVIEW
70
The most riveting interview subject is the unrepentant Killen, who granted the filmmakers surprisingly broad access to his personal life.
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70
This film is a document of hope, progress and idealism but also a reminder that the deep springs of bigotry and violence that fed a long, vicious campaign of domestic terrorism have not dried up.
By A.O. Scott FULL REVIEW
58
For the most part, Neshoba is content to treat progress as a matter of reconciling with the past rather than dealing with the present.
By Sam Adams FULL REVIEW
50
Some may say giving Mr. Killen screen time equals a bully pulpit, that it would be reckless and cheapen the heartfelt message. To the filmmakers credit they offered generous portions from both sides.
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Release Date Aug 13, 2010
Duration 1 h 26 m
Rating Not Rated
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Awards

Oxford Film Festival, Mississippi, USA
• 2 Wins & 2 Nominations
New York International Independent Film & Video Festival
• 2 Wins & 2 Nominations
Berlin Black International Cinema Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination

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