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The 1996 movie, Ghosts of Mississippi, directed by Rob Reiner, is a film based on a true story that follows the journey to justice for civil rights movement leader Medger Evers. The film takes place in Jackson, Mississippi, from the scene of the murder in June of 1963 to the trial and conviction of Byron De La Beckwith in January of 1994. Throughout the film, district attorney Bobby DeLaughter and the wife of Medger, Myrlie Evers, fight and struggle for justice. The historical era of the 1960s was a time when blacks had to take on segregation. Whites and blacks were separated in every aspect. There was a time when students participated in the sit-in, which was when African Americans sat at segregated lunch tables and did not leave when asked to. Because of this, they were brutally attacked and harrassed. They endured arrests, beatings, and even suspension from college. …show more content…
Almost 30 years later, DeLaughter decides to bring back the past and discover the truth about this case. While working and researching this case, DeLaughter recieved a numerous amount of threats and hate toward him and his family. The people of Jaskson were furious that this case is being brought up again, especially decades later. Surely though, Mrs. Evers, with the help of DeLaughter and his team, find enough evidence to bring justice to Medger and his legacy. With a jury of both blacks and whites, Beckwith was found guilty. Beckwith was finally convicted of the murder of Medger in

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