
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.... (Full plot summary below)
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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.
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| TheMovieChicks.comCherryl Dawson and Leigh Ann PaloneRowles and Horn are the glue that hold Jasper together and the two fine performances from Voight and Gossett are the central core to the movie as well. |
| New York Magazine/VultureJohn LeonardWhat distinguishes Jasper, Texas is not inside info (we knew all this if we'd read the papers), not suspense (the young killers are arrested early on), and not catharsis (perhaps pity, certainly terror, but no purging). It is performance. |
| User ReviewPrivate UThis Movie is good but at same time shows ignorance of how some south red neck hicks still are to this day |
| User ReviewJamie LIntense, very powerful movie. Sickening to know that this is true, and shit like this happens all the time, maybe not to this extent, but this is a sick world. Great acting and such a sad film. Highly recommended. |
| User ReviewDianne NThis is a very detailed movie of the killing of James Byrd, Jr. It is bloody but it does tell exactly what happened. Living only 28 miles from Jasper, I know what this little town went through. Jasper is a town of friendly people no matter what their race is. It is horrible that one human being would do this to their fellow man. |
| User ReviewEkiushi YThis movie does a good job of portraying some still prevalent issues in todays society. Even if it's not in a small town, it can happen anywhere. |
| User ReviewMEC rNot all of this country's history is about brave, honor, and combat. Not all events that make the news should become a made for TV movie. But I'm hoping the reason behind going through with this movie was to bring to light all the events before and after, and not another hollywood quick buck. With that said, I have to give my sign of approval. The questions and answers this film ask are on point from start to finish. Louis Gossett Jr. gives what i believe to be one of his best performances and Jon Voight is no step behind. They truly bring to life the hardships the mayor and sheriff handle. Seeing the family go through the pain they suffered could almost bring tears to your eyes. I love this film....dispite the race relations across this nation. Wake up America!!!! |
| User ReviewCAROL HI really enjoyed this movie its showed that racism is still a prt of society today no matter what people say otherwise. |
| User ReviewBrittney MA powerful and disturbing film, The cast does well. It's hard to believe something like this could have happened, and so recently too. It does drag a little sometimes, but it was always interesting, just slow at times. |
| User ReviewJames HA powerful and disturbing film, The cast does well. It's hard to believe something like this could have happened, and so recently too. It does drag a little sometimes, but it was always interesting, just slow at times. |