Our take
This R-rated historical crime thriller follows a Black FBI agent and a mafia hitman investigating 1960s civil-rights murders in Mississippi. The rating cites pervasive language and bloody violence. Best for mature teens and adults ready for racial injustice and crime themes.
Uplifting themes
Bratton frames the film as confronting injustice within a broken system. The unlikely partnership may offer commentary on moral compromise in pursuit of truth Agent Wayne Strider seeks justice for murdered activists, but his partner is a notorious mafia hitman. Role models are complicated at best The film draws from real 1960s civil-rights murders and FBI-mafia cooperation during the CI-34 investigation era. Families interested in civil-rights history may find discussion value
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Story (may spoil tone)
In 1960s Mississippi, young Black FBI agent Wayne Strider is sent to investigate a wave of brutal killings targeting civil rights leaders. Forced to work alongside notorious mafia hitman Greg Scarpa, Strider finds himself pulled into a deadly hunt where the lines of justice and vengeance begin to blur.
Details
Violence Based on real 1966 Mississippi killings of civil-rights leaders, the st…
Based on real 1966 Mississippi killings of civil-rights leaders, the story promises shootouts, confrontations, and a deadly hunt. Trailers show gunfire and physical intimidation as an FBI agent partners with a mob hitman
Language Pervasive language is explicitly cited in the rating. The 1960s Mississ…
Pervasive language is explicitly cited in the rating. The 1960s Mississippi setting and mob-FBI partnership suggest harsh dialogue throughout
Sex / nudity No sex found in this title
No sex found in this title
Drugs / alcohol No drugs found in this title
No drugs found in this title
Frightening Director Elegance Bratton told Variety the story confronts a broken sys…
Director Elegance Bratton told Variety the story confronts a broken system where truth comes at a cost. Real historical killings of civil-rights leaders may feel deeply unsettling
Self-harm / suicide No self-harm found in this title
No self-harm found in this title
Sexual violence No sexual violence found in this title
No sexual violence found in this title
Child peril / abuse No child peril found in this title
No child peril found in this title
Bullying / discrimination The plot is rooted in 1960s racial violence against civil-rights leader…
The plot is rooted in 1960s racial violence against civil-rights leaders. Giancarlo Esposito plays Vernon Dahmer, a real activist targeted by white supremacists. Discrimination and hate are historical context, not comic backdrop
Gore / death / weapons Bloody images are cited in the rating. Trailers feature firearms and th…
Bloody images are cited in the rating. Trailers feature firearms and the aftermath of targeted killings
Dangerous behaviour The FBI-mafia partnership models extralegal violence as a path to justi…
The FBI-mafia partnership models extralegal violence as a path to justice. Parents may want to discuss how the film frames vigilantism versus lawful investigation
Eating disorders / body image No eating found in this title
No eating found in this title
Mental health No mental health found in this title
No mental health found in this title
Gambling No gambling found in this title
No gambling found in this title
Grief / bereavement Families and communities mourning murdered civil-rights leaders are imp…
Families and communities mourning murdered civil-rights leaders are implicit in the true-story setup