Son of the South
PG-13
6.2
2021
1 hr 44 min
Drama
, History
Based on a true story, Bob Zellner, grandson of a Klansman, comes of age in the Deep South and eventually joins the Civil Rights Movement.
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- Cast：
- Lucas Till , Julia Ormond , Brian Dennehy , Cedric the Entertainer , Matt William Knowles , Lex Scott Davis , Shamier Anderson
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Reviews
Simply A Masterpiece
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It's funny watching the elements come together in this complicated scam. On one hand, the set-up isn't quite as complex as it seems, but there's an easy sense of fun in every exchange.
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a film so unique, intoxicating and bizarre that it not only demands another viewing, but is also forgivable as a satirical comedy where the jokes eventually take the back seat.
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The film's masterful storytelling did its job. The message was clear. No need to overdo.
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