Movies and TvShows featuring "burning-cross" theme.

In Canton, Mississippi, a fearless young lawyer and his assistant defend a black man accused of murdering two white men who raped his ten-year-old daughter, inciting violent retribution and revenge from the Ku Klux Klan. The trial becomes a national media sensation, with the lawyer's family facing death threats and arson. As tensions rise and the trial progresses, the lawyer must navigate racial tension and deep-seated racism to fight for justice. In the end, he delivers a powerful closing argument that challenges the jury's prejudices and sparks hope for a fair outcome.

Set in the 1930s, 'The Great Debaters' follows the journey of a debate team from a small African-American college challenging the racially segregated debate teams of larger and predominantly white universities. Inspired by the true story of Melvin B. Tolson and his Wiley College debate team, the film chronicles their struggle for recognition and equality in a divided society.

Woodlawn is a biographical sports drama film that tells the story of a racially divided high school football team in 1970s Birmingham, Alabama. When a spiritual awakening sweeps through the team, they must overcome their differences and unite in pursuit of a state championship.

Two F.B.I. Agents with different styles investigate the disappearance of civil rights activists in 1960s Mississippi. As they dig deeper, they uncover a web of racism, violence, and corruption.

In a racially charged southern town, a man is accused of rape and the community must confront its deep-seated racism.

Zero Day follows two high school students, Andre and Cal, as they meticulously plan and carry out a school shooting. The movie is presented as a mockumentary, with the story being told through their homemade videos, which document their planning, discussions, and preparations leading up to the tragic event. As the film progresses, it explores the complex factors that contribute to the teens' descent into violence, including their troubled home lives, feelings of isolation, and a desire for revenge. With a chilling and realistic portrayal, Zero Day raises important questions about school shootings and the current state of youth violence.

In a small town, a woman inherits a cafe and becomes entangled in a love triangle and a mysterious past. As secrets are revealed, tensions rise and relationships are tested.

A man named Philippe de Montfaucon is called back to his ancestral castle in the south of France to help his sister improve her husband's failing vineyard. As he spends time in the village, he discovers dark secrets involving black magic and a pagan cult.

Burden tells the true story of a former Ku Klux Klan member named Mike Burden who forms a friendship with a African-American reverend. As he tries to leave his past behind, he faces backlash from his white supremacist community and must confront his own ingrained racism.

The inspiring true-life drama of 17-year-old Niki Janus. After fleeing persecution in Greece, Niki and her family immigrate to West Virginia and begin living the American Dream. Among their friends is Big John Creed, a wise and helpful handyman. But Niki's friendship with him and her belief in freedom unwittingly bring the wrath of the Ku Klux Klan to her very doorstep. Full of courage and passion, Niki challenges the powerful Klan and, at the same time, must overcome her own fears to help the townspeople survive a horrible flu epidemic.

Two newly-appointed postal inspectors, Frank Marshall and 'Slim" Hewitt, set out to track down the sender of a time-bomb to a U. S. Senator and, during their investigation, run across a hooded organization that is terrorizing an American city. They also meet Don Foster, who is loud in his condemnation of the terrorists, and his sister, Nancy, who fears for her brother's life.

In Native Son, a chauffeur accidentally kills the daughter of his wealthy employer, which sets off a chain of events that exposes deep racial tensions and paranoia in 1940s Chicago. The chauffeur finds himself on trial for murder, facing capital punishment and having to navigate a justice system filled with prejudice and inequality. The movie explores themes of racism, injustice, and the struggle for survival in a racially divided society.

A couple moves into a haunted house and starts experiencing bizarre paranormal activities. They document their encounters with the help of a video camera, leading to hilarious and terrifying situations.

Enter the Devil is a supernatural horror film from 1974 that follows the story of a Catholic priest who must perform exorcisms to save a young woman from demonic possession. As he delves into the world of the occult, he discovers a sinister plot involving a robbery and a secret cult. With elements of giallo and psychotronic films, the movie explores themes of masochism, sadism, and the supernatural power of demons.

Based on the landmark civil rights case Sipes vs. McGhee, The Color of Courage chronicles the friendship between a white woman and a black woman whose family, the McGhees, has moved into a previously all-white neighborhood. A McGhee granddaughter, Kathleen McGhee-Anderson, wrote the script.

Death Ranch is a horror thriller that takes place in the 1970s. It revolves around a group of African-American refugees who encounter a sadistic and racist cult, the Ku Klux Klan. As they struggle to escape, they must confront cannibals, police brutality, and the horrors of racism. This film is an homage to blaxploitation cinema, filled with revenge and cannibal cult references.

In 1966 Alabama, a black man named Ron Stallworth becomes the first African-American detective in the Colorado Springs Police Department. Determined to make a difference, he sets out on a dangerous mission to infiltrate the Ku Klux Klan and expose their racist activities. With the help of a white colleague who poses as him in person, Ron manages to gain the trust of the Klan members while facing the constant threat of being discovered.

In this short film directed in the style of Andrei Tarkovsky, eternity and the downfall of the Soviet empire are explored in a deeply symbolic and poetic way. The film follows a protagonist as they traverse a desolate landscape, reflecting on the transient nature of life and the inevitability of death. Through a series of dreamlike sequences, the audience is presented with a powerful meditation on the idea of eternity, and how it can be seen in the rise and fall of empires. The film culminates in a powerful scene of the protagonist standing atop a hill, looking out at the ruins of the Soviet empire, and contemplating the eternal cycle of life and death.

Skinhead Attitude is a documentary that delves into the world of the skinhead subculture, examining its origins, its connection to various forms of extremism, and the ongoing struggles it faces today. Through interviews, concert footage, and archive footage, the film provides an in-depth look into the social and political factors that have shaped the skinhead movement.

From its inception in 1866 to it's diminished but still vocal brotherhood in the modern era, this release takes a close look at the ways in which the Klan has evolved through such events as the Civil Rights Movement and affirmative action. In addition to informative interviews with such subjects as Hooded Americanism author David Chambers and The Fiery Cross author Craig Wade, this film also seeks to get the story from the inside by offering revealing interviews with Grand Dragon Edward Foster and Imperial Wizard Jeff Bary.