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Son of the South
History · Drama · 2021
In civil rights era Montgomery, Alabama, Klansman's grandson Bob Zellner must choose which side of history to be on during the Movement. Defying his family and white Southern norms, he fought against social injustice, repression and violence to change the world around him
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Son of the South
“Founding grandson without a father...”
2021 History · Drama 1h 44m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
6.5 / 10
Community rating
In civil rights era Montgomery, Alabama, Klansman's grandson Bob Zellner must choose which side of history to be on during the Movement. Defying his family and white Southern norms, he fought against social injustice, repression and violence to change the world around him
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
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The archetype split
Who fights over Son of the South?
For the defence
The Prestige Tourist
“You like your greatness pre-approved.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Popcorn Loyalist
“Big screen, big feelings, no apologies.”
Read their objectionThe split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.
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Cast & crew
Directed by
Barry Alexander Brown
Written by
Barry Alexander Brown
Lucas Till
Bob Zellner
Julia Ormond
Virginia Durr
Brian Dennehy
Grandfather
Cedric the Entertainer
Reverend Ralph Abernathy
Matt William Knowles
Jim Zwerg
Lex Scott Davis
Joanne
Shamier Anderson
Reggie
Court is in session
Put Son of the South on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist
“Importance has entered the chat.”
The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.