A Lesson Before Dying (1999)

In 1940s Louisiana, a young black man named Jefferson is falsely accused of murder and receives a death sentence. Grant, a dedicated teacher, is determined to help Jefferson find meaning and redemption in his final days. As Grant faces challenges from a racist society and a flawed justice system, he strives to educate Jefferson and create a sense of hope and justice in the face of social injustice and racial discrimination.