Bibliograph

Jasper, Texas, Showtime presents a Jonathan Estrin production ; executive producers, Jonathan Estrin and W. Michael Greene ; written by Jonathan Estrin ; directed by Jeff Byrd ; a presentation of Showtime Networks, Inc

Type

Label

Jasper, Texas, Showtime presents a Jonathan Estrin production ; executive producers, Jonathan Estrin and W. Michael Greene ; written by Jonathan Estrin ; directed by Jeff Byrd ; a presentation of Showtime Networks, Inc

Language

eng

Characteristic

videorecording

Intended audience

MPAA rating: R; for strong violence/disturbing images & language

Main title

Jasper, Texas

Oclc number

53279676

Responsibility statement

Showtime presents a Jonathan Estrin production ; executive producers, Jonathan Estrin and W. Michael Greene ; written by Jonathan Estrin ; directed by Jeff Byrd ; a presentation of Showtime Networks, Inc

Runtime

114

Summary

June 1998, in the sleepy town of Jasper, TX, three young, self-styled white supremists overpower a 49-year-old black man named James Byrd Jr., chained him to the back of their pickup, and literally drag him to death. As the frenzy of the media continues, the relationship between the white and black residents of Jasper is severely strained. Two decent men are at the center of the investigation: R.C. Horn, the first black mayor of Jasper, and Billy Rowles, the town's white sheriff. Instead of being wrenched apart, the black and white communities of Jasper draw closer together than they have ever been

Target audience

adult

Technique

live action

Classification