Historically accurate - only somewhat. But a gripping police procedural film played over the backdrop of segregated Mississippi in the 60s. Hackman at his best. Loved this film since the first viewing. Makes it point without lecturing.
This review of Mississippi Burning (1988) was written by Drew H on 31 Dec 2007.
Mississippi Burning has generally received very positive reviews.
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