Movies like Son of the South

Set in Mississippi during the 1960s, The Help examines the civil rights movement from the perspective of African American maids working for white families. Like Son of the South, it delves into issues of racism and social change, and it also investigates the nuance of personal relationships amidst societal upheaval.

This legal thriller revolves around a young attorney defending a black father who takes the law into his own hands after a racist attack on his daughter. A Time to Kill's examination of justice and racial tension in a Southern community will resonate with viewers drawn to Son of the South's depiction of civil rights struggles.

This intense drama takes on the real-life investigation into the murders of three civil rights workers in Mississippi in 1964. Fans of Son of the South's exploration of racial tension and historical activism may find Mississippi Burning's gritty depiction of the civil rights movement gripping and poignant.

This biopic chronicles the life and times of Malcolm X, a prominent African American leader and a figure associated with the civil rights movement. Viewers interested in the different facets of racial politics portrayed in Son of the South might find Malcolm X's powerful representation of advocacy and transformation informative.

The Butler spans several decades of American history as it follows the life of a White House butler who served under eight presidents. Its historical perspective and focus on the civil rights movement make it a compelling counterpart for fans of Son of the South's historical lens.

Ghosts of Mississippi tells the story of the late trial of the assassin of civil rights leader Medgar Evers. The film offers another look at the fight against segregation and racism in the South, themes central to Son of the South, presenting a legal battle that spans decades.