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.

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 the reconstruction era after the Civil War, a man named John Sommersby returns to his wife and a small Tennessee community. However, as he settles back into his old life, doubts begin to arise about his true identity. His wife begins to suspect that he may be an imposter, and this suspicion leads to a court case where John must prove his true identity. As the trial progresses, secrets come to light and the truth about John's past is revealed.

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.

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.

Imperium follows Nate Foster, a young, idealistic FBI agent who is selected to go undercover to infiltrate an extremist white supremacist group. As Nate immerses himself in the dangerous world of domestic terrorism, he faces the challenge of maintaining his true identity while navigating the violent ideologies of the group. With the help of his seasoned partner and a network of informants, Nate must gather the evidence needed to bring down the organization and prevent a potential act of terror.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Stop the Pounding Heart is a semi-documentary film that tells the story of Sarah, a Christian teenager living in rural Texas. The film explores her struggles with faith, family, and growing up in a conservative community. Through her encounters with a young cowboy and her involvement in her family's farm, Sarah begins to question her beliefs and explore her own identity.

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.

This historical film by Hynek Bočan touches upon the indecisiveness of the Czech nation, ready to bend the backbone in face of foreign rule. Situating the story at the close of the Thirty Year War enabled the depiction of the misery of the people that affects even an impoverished aristocratic milieu. Rudolf Hrušínský appears here in the role of an indecisive knight, persuaded for a long time and in vain to join the anti-Habsburg movement. The story does not only captivate through the depiction of manifold human characters, intrigues and sycophancy, but also through the circumstances ruling over the devastated farmstead, sunk in mud and crudeness. One of the best films with an updating tendency has come into being here, rightly being named along the such greats as Kladivo na čarodějnice (Witches' Hammer).