Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Ghosts of Mississippi List
- Mississippi Burning - A drama highlighting the investigation of a civil rights activist's murder in the 1960s.
- A Time to Kill - A courtroom drama dealing with racial tension and justice in the Deep South.
- Selma - Focuses on the civil rights movement and significant historical events related to racial equality.
- The Help - Explores racial tensions in the 1960s through the lives of African American maids in Mississippi.
- 12 Years a Slave - A historical drama about a free Black man kidnapped and sold into slavery in the pre-Civil War South.
- To Kill a Mockingbird - Centers on racial injustice and moral growth in a racially charged Southern town.
- The Butler - Follows the life of a Black man serving in the White House over several decades, touching on civil rights.
- Twelve Angry Men - Explores themes of justice, prejudice, and moral responsibility within a jury room setting.
- American History X - A powerful drama addressing racism and the consequences of hate crimes.
- The Civil Rights Movement: 1964-1970 - A documentary series providing insight into the events of the civil rights movement.
- 42 - A biographical film about Jackie Robinson breaking the color barrier in Major League Baseball.
- Boys Don't Cry - A film based on the true story of Brandon Teena, exploring themes of identity and societal prejudice.
- Philadelphia - Addresses discrimination and legal battles faced by a man suffering from AIDS.
- Fried Green Tomatoes - A story intertwining the lives of women in the South with racial and gender issues in the backdrop.
- The Long Walk Home - Chronicles a woman's journey during the Montgomery bus boycott.
- Hidden Figures - Tells the untold story of African American women mathematicians at NASA during the Space Race.
- The Freedom Riders - A documentary about the activists who fought for civil rights on buses throughout the South.
- The 16th Man - Documentary about Nelson Mandela and the Rugby World Cup, highlighting themes of forgiveness and unity.
- Loving - The true story of a couple fighting against laws prohibiting interracial marriage.
- Just Mercy - Based on the true story of Walter McMillian and the fight against racial injustice in the legal system.
- Roots - A miniseries adaptation of Alex Haley's book detailing the lineage of an African American family from slavery.
- The Color Purple - Focuses on the struggles of African American women in the early 20th century South.
- All the Way - A drama centered on President Lyndon B. Johnson's efforts to pass the Civil Rights Act.
- The Hate U Give - Deals with racial injustice and the aftermath of a police shooting from a teen's perspective.
- Miss Virginia - A drama that showcases the fight for educational reform in the face of systemic racism.
- Lincoln - Explores the political struggles regarding the abolition of slavery and the passage of the 13th Amendment.
- The Trial of the Chicago 7 - A historical drama depicting the trial of anti-Vietnam War protesters and themes of social justice.
- The Infiltrator - A historical drama about a U.S. Customs official who uncovers a money laundering scheme tied to drug cartels.
- Judas and the Black Messiah - A biographical film about the betrayal of Black Panther leader Fred Hampton in the 1960s.
- A Raisin in the Sun - A film that explores the struggle of a Black family in Chicago trying to improve their living conditions.
- Hidden Colors - A documentary series exploring the history of African people and their contributions to world history.
- Killing Them Softly - A crime drama that indirectly touches on issues of class and economic disparity affecting society.
- The Way I See It - A documentary about the former White House photographer, exploring politics and race during the Obama administration.
- When They See Us - A miniseries chronicling the true story of the Exonerated Five and the injustices in the criminal system.
- Clemency - A drama focusing on the complexity of capital punishment and its emotional toll on those involved.
- The Killing of America - A documentary that explores violence and societal issues in America.
- Becoming - A documentary following Michelle Obama's journey, touching on race and identity issues.
- The New Jim Crow - A documentary discussing mass incarceration in America and its racial implications.
- Boyz n the Hood - A drama that examines life in South Central Los Angeles and issues of race and violence.
- Fruitvale Station - A film based on the true story of Oscar Grant, focusing on the impact of police brutality.
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| # | Name | Year | Country | Genres | IMDb Votes | IMDb Rating | Type | Status | CBFC |
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1988 | United States of America | Crime | 112703 | 7.8 | Movie | Released | R |
| 2 |
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1996 | United States of America | Crime | 184201 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | R |
| 3 |
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2014 | France | History | 95930 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 4 |
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2011 | India | Drama | 498104 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | |
| 5 |
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2013 | United States of America | Biography | 747033 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | |
| 6 |
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1962 | United States of America | Crime | 335560 | 8.3 | Movie | Released | NR |
| 7 |
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2013 | United States of America | Biography | 120207 | 7.2 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 8 |
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1998 | United States of America | Crime | 1197920 | 8.5 | Movie | Released | R |
| 9 |
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2013 | United States of America | Drama | 103730 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | |
| 10 |
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1999 | United States of America | Biography | 104107 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | R |
| 11 |
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1993 | United States of America | Drama | 260292 | 7.7 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 12 |
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1991 | United States of America | Drama | 84967 | 7.7 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 13 |
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1990 | United States of America | Drama | 4947 | 7.3 | Movie | Released | PG |
| 14 |
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2016 | United States of America | Biography | 259836 | 7.8 | Movie | Released | |
| 15 |
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2016 | United Kingdom | Biography | 37040 | 7 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 16 |
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2019 | United States of America | Biography | 76680 | 7.6 | Movie | Released | |
| 17 |
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1977 | Biography | 19100 | 8.4 | Serie | Ended | NR | |
| 18 |
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1985 | United States of America | Drama | 98350 | 7.7 | Movie | Released | |
| 19 |
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2016 | United States of America | Biography | 15431 | 7.3 | Movie | Released | |
| 20 |
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2018 | United States of America | Crime | 40892 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | |
| 21 |
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2019 | United States of America | Drama | 1786 | 7.2 | Movie | Released | NR |
| 22 |
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2012 | India | History | 274322 | 7.3 | Movie | Released | |
| 23 |
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2020 | United States of America | Drama | 195300 | 7.7 | Movie | Released | R |
| 24 |
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2016 | United Kingdom | Biography | 79511 | 7 | Movie | Released | |
| 25 |
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2021 | Canada | Biography | 92427 | 7.4 | Movie | Released | |
| 26 |
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1961 | United States of America | Drama | 9781 | 8 | Movie | Released | |
| 27 |
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2011 | Documentary | 910 | 6.4 | Movie | Released | ||
| 28 |
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2012 | United States of America | Crime | 154188 | 6.2 | Movie | Released | R |
| 29 |
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2020 | United States of America | Documentary | 1922 | 8.2 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 30 |
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2019 | United States of America | Biography | 140834 | 8.8 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 31 |
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2019 | United States of America | Drama | 5484 | 6.5 | Movie | Released | |
| 32 |
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1981 | Japan | Crime | 2411 | 7.6 | Movie | Released | R |
| 33 |
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2020 | United States of America | Documentary | 6715 | 7 | Movie | Released | PG |
| 34 |
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1991 | United States of America | Crime | 156880 | 7.8 | Movie | Released | R |
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2013 | United States of America | Biography | 86396 | 7.5 | Movie | Released |