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Mississippi Damned
Tina Mabry 2008
Categories: Narrative Competition Features
13 pictures Pictures
Run time: 120 min. | USA | Language: English
Spanning across 1986 to 1998, this dramatically epic tale based on true events follows the heart-wrenching tale of three poor, Black kids in rural Mississippi. Stuck in a cycle of never ending abuse, addiction and violence, they independently struggle to escape their circumstances and must decide whether to confront what has plagued their family for generations or succumb to the same crippling fate, forever damned in Mississippi.

Bitterly honest and profoundly subtle, Mississippi Damned successfully captures growing up in a world where possibilities and opportunities seem to die in the face of the suffocating reality of physical and sexual abuse, obsession, and a myriad of destructive compulsions.

This movie had me truly riveted, simultaneously wanting to avert my eyes from all the pain but not daring to stop watching for a second in case I missed something. An emotional journey for both the characters and the viewer, Mississippi Damned is a notable filmic undertaking, with intense moments punctuated by responsive cinematography and detailed production design. The fact that all of the trials, the heart ache and the poignant happenings are so grossly captivating is a testament to the talent that went into crafting this film and the truth that comes across in the telling.

- Drea Clark, Executive Director/Chair of Feature Narrative Programming
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director
Tina Mabry
writer
Tina Mabry
 
producer
Morgan R. Stiff and Lee V. Stiff
composer
Ryan Adison Amen
editor
Morgan R. Stiff
director of photography
Bradford Young
Cast
Adam Clark, Malcolm Goodwin, Michael Hyatt, Malcolm David Kelley, Jossie Harris Thacker, Tessa Thompson, Simbi Kali Williams, DB Woodside
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Rated 5.0/5 Stars
heyheye
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not a disingenuous moment. Beautiful cinematography and deeply moving and raw performances make this film a must see. Loved it.