Freedom Song (2000)

During the Civil Rights movement in a small town in Mississippi, young people join with other activists to register people to vote and protest other inequalities. Similarly to Deacons for Defense , parents of these students aren afraid to shake things up, being well aware of the retributions that have happened in the past. Unlike that other movie, the adults don’t step in to protect the teens. It’s a perfectly serviceable made for television version of the events of the time period. It’s possible I’ve just watched a few too many on the theme recently to appreciate it more.