Film Review of the Week: Mississippi Gurning

The Odeon of Death takes a look at the week’s events through the medium of cinema.

Mississippi Gurning (1988)

When civil rights workers go missing in the Deep South, the FBI investigates links between the police dept and local Klansmen. “Our nation must condemn racism, bigotry and white supremacy,” says Sheriff Donald. “Now, where did I put that kerosene can?”

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