Mississippi Burning

Alan Parker has a knack for turning controversy and misery into high art and once again he does just that with MISSISSIPPI BURNING. Dealing with the issue of racial segragation in the South during the sixties this is one of those films you won't forget easily. Gene Hackman and Willem Dafoe bring their talents to full fruition here and the scene where Hackman puts a shit kicking on Brad Dourif should be considered a classic in modern cinema. Strong acting all around including a surprisingly sexy performace from Francis McDormand, under the superb direction of Parker make this mandatory viewing.