Plot — What is 100 Years from Mississippi about?
Mamie Lang Kirkland still remembers the night in 1915 when panic filled her home in Ellisville, Mississippi. Her family was forced to flee in darkness from a growing mob of men determined to lynch her father and his friend. Mamie’s family escaped, but her father’s friend, John Hartfield, did not. He suffered one of the most horrific lynchings of the era. Mamie vowed to never return to Mississippi – until now. After one hundred years, Mamie’s youngest child, filmmaker, Tarabu Betserai Kirkland, takes his mother back to Ellisville to tell her story, honor those who succumbed to the terror of racial violence, and give testimony to the courage and hope epitomized by many of her generation
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 2021 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Language | English |
| Runtime | 60 min |
100 Years from Mississippi — FAQ
Is 100 Years from Mississippi worth watching? Mamie Lang Kirkland still remembers the night in 1915 when panic filled her home in Ellisville, Mississippi. Her family was forced to flee in darkness from a growing mob of men determined to lynch her father and his frie
Who directed 100 Years from Mississippi? Directed by Tarabu Betserai Kirkland.
Who is in the cast of 100 Years from Mississippi? It stars Mamie Kirkland, Tarabu Betserai Kirkland, Barry Shabaka Henley, Joyce Guy, Robb Derringer.
Where can I stream 100 Years from Mississippi? You can stream 100 Years from Mississippi on PBS. Availability may vary by region.
When did 100 Years from Mississippi release? It released in 2021.
