Mississippi Burning (DVD)

UPC: 5050070007176

Overview

Mississippi Burning is a powerful and emotionally charged film directed by Alan Parker, starring two-time Oscar winner Gene Hackman and Academy Award nominee Willem Dafoe. This gripping drama is one of the most potent depictions of racial turmoil in American history. Based on true events, the film explores the intense racial discrimination and violence of the 1960s, focusing on the disappearance of three civil rights activists in Mississippi and the FBI’s ensuing investigation. Nominated for six Academy Awards and winning an Oscar for Best Cinematography, Mississippi Burning remains a compelling and insightful cinematic masterpiece.

Product Features

• Format: DVD
• Runtime: Approximately 2 hours 1 minute
• Video Aspect Ratio: 4:3
• Audio Tracks:
  • English
  • German (Dolby Digital)
  • French
  • Spanish
• Subtitles:Subtitles for the Hearing Impaired: English, German
  • English
  • German
  • French
  • Spanish
  • Dutch
  • Swedish
  • Finnish
  • Norwegian
  • Danish
• Region Code: PAL (Region 2)
• Special Features:
  • Original Theatrical Trailer
  • Interactive Menu Screens & Chapter Selections
  • Audio Commentary by Director Alan Parker

Interesting Facts

• Mississippi Burning earned six Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture, Best Actor (Gene Hackman), Best Supporting Actress (Frances McDormand), Best Director (Alan Parker), Best Editing, and Best Sound.
• The film won the Oscar for Best Cinematography, thanks to Peter Biziou's striking visuals that vividly captured the setting and tone of the story.
• Gene Hackman’s performance as the deceptively easy-going FBI agent Anderson is widely regarded as one of his finest roles.
• Willem Dafoe plays the straight-laced FBI agent Ward, creating a fascinating dynamic between the two characters as they navigate the hostile environment of a Ku Klux Klan-dominated town.
• The film is based on the real-life FBI investigation into the 1964 murders of three civil rights workers in Mississippi, known as the “Mississippi Burning” case.
• Directed by Alan Parker, known for his meticulous attention to detail and ability to tackle social issues, the film remains a significant exploration of racism and justice.
• Trevor Jones composed the powerful and haunting score, which enhances the film’s emotional impact.

Publishers

This DVD was distributed by MGM Home Entertainment (Europe) Ltd. It is intended for private home viewing only, and unauthorized duplication, public performance, or distribution is prohibited.

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