The documentary delves into the 1955 murder of a 14-year-old African American boy from Chicago, who was visiting relatives in Mississippi, and its far-reaching consequences, including his funeral and the subsequent trial and acquittal of his accused killers.
American Experience
The film examines the tragic 1955 murder of a 14-year-old boy from Chicago, visiting relatives in Mississippi, and its lasting effects, including his funeral and the tumultuous trial and acquittal of his white assailants.
