Southern Rites

What changes and what remains

Southern Rites visits Montgomery County, Ga., one year after the town merged its racially segregated proms, and during a historic election campaign that may lead to its first African-American sheriff. Acclaimed photographer Gillian Laub, whose photos first brought the area unwanted notoriety, documents the repercussions when a white town resident is charged with the murder of a young black man. The case divides locals along well-worn racial lines, and the ensuing plea bargain and sentencing uncover complex truths and produce emotional revelations.

Crew

Josh Alexander

Producer

Gillian Laub

Director

Josh Alexander

Writer

John Legend

Executive Producer

Nancy Novack

Editor

Troy Carter

Executive Producer

Gillian Laub

Camera Operator

Joel Plotch

Editor

Gillian Laub

Producer

Joel Goodman

Original Music Composer

Clips & Videos

Southern Rites (HBO Documentary Films)