“Ghosts of Mississippi” recounts the true story of the 30-year legal battle to bring Byron De La Beckwith, the white supremacist who murdered civil rights leader Medgar Evers in 1963, to justice. Bobby DeLaughter, a Mississippi prosecutor, initially reluctant to reopen the case, becomes increasingly invested in the pursuit of truth and confronts intense social and political pressure. The film portrays the racial tensions and historical complexities of the South, highlighting the courage of Evers’ widow, Myrlie Evers, and the dedication of those who worked to ensure that Beckwith was finally held accountable.
“Ghosts of Mississippi” is included in the Madison Media Library as it portrays a sordid chapter in American race relations. The film demonstrates the enduring struggle for racial equality and the power of perseverance in the face of injustice.
