Movies like Mississippi Burning (1988)
If you're looking for some great movies that are a lot like Mississippi Burning, here is our list of similar films:
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    1. The Help

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    Although The Help is set in a different era and has a more uplifting tone, it still confronts racism in the American South. The film showcases the lives of African American maids working in white households in 1960s Mississippi and offers a perspective on racial relations that complements the more harrowing scenes from Mississippi Burning.

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    2. American History X

    #698 most popular movie yesterday

    American History X provides a powerful examination of racism, neo-Nazism, and redemption in modern America. It's another intense and thought-provoking film that challenges viewers to confront bigotry much like Mississippi Burning does within its historical context.

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    3. Philadelphia

    #904 most popular movie yesterday

    While Philadelphia revolves around discrimination against a man with AIDS rather than race, it similarly tackles the themes of prejudice and the fight for justice within the courtroom. Its narrative of a crusade against inequality resonates with fans who appreciate the deep legal and emotional struggles portrayed in Mississippi Burning.

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    4. A Time to Kill

    #1,280 most popular movie yesterday

    A Time to Kill, just like Mississippi Burning, delves deep into the racial tensions of the American South. It's a compelling courtroom drama about a young lawyer who defends a black father on trial for the murder of the white men who assaulted his daughter. Fans of intense dramas exploring themes of justice and racial prejudice will find this adaptation of John Grisham's novel gripping.

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    5. Selma

    #2,230 most popular movie yesterday

    Selma provides a vivid portrayal of the fight for equal voting rights, focusing on the historical marches led by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Similar to Mississippi Burning, Selma is an evocative piece about civil rights that calls attention to the systemic racism in America and the struggle to overcome it.

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    6. Rosewood

    #4,033 most popular movie yesterday

    Rosewood, like Mississippi Burning, is based on true events of racial violence in America. It recounts the story of the 1923 Rosewood massacre in Florida, where a white mob attacked a predominantly black town, leading to numerous deaths. The film highlights the consequences of racism and injustice, providing a historical backdrop akin to that of Mississippi Burning.

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    7. Ghosts of Mississippi

    #4,141 most popular movie yesterday

    Ghosts of Mississippi is a courtroom drama that recounts the real-life murder trial of civil rights leader Medgar Evers, brought back to court 25 years after the fact. This film mirrors the historical importance of the struggle for civil rights and justice depicted in Mississippi Burning.