In 1998, three white men in the small town of Jasper, Texas, chained a black man to the back of their pickup truck and dragged him to his death. This film relates that story and how it ...
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Title: Jasper, Texas (TV Movie 2003)
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1 win & 4 nominations.
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| Roy T. Anderson | ... | James Byrd, Jr. | |
| Demore Barnes | ... | Ricky Horn | |
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John Bayliss | ... | City Manager |
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James Bearden | ... | Old Sour Man (as Jim Bearden) |
| Samantha Bee | ... | Kathy | |
| Addison Bell | ... | Judge | |
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Conrad Bergschneider | ... | Moe Johnson |
| Matt Birman | ... | Beating Cop | |
| Kedar Brown | ... | Reverend (as Kedar) | |
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Sandra Caldwell | ... | Norva |
| Marium Carvell | ... | Gloria Mays | |
| Eugene Clark | ... | Don Clark | |
| Michael Copeman | ... | Council Member #2 | |
| Neil Crone | ... | Principal | |
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Travis Kyle Davis | ... | Black Young Man |
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In 1998, three white men in the small town of Jasper, Texas, chained a black man to the back of their pickup truck and dragged him to his death. This film relates that story and how it affected all of the residents of the town, both black and white. Written by frankfob2@yahoo.com
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A lone hitchhiker took a ride... One that would turn deadlyGenres:
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Rated R for strong violence/disturbing images and language | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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8 June 2003 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Jasper, Texas - La città dell'odio See more »Company Credits
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The film cast includes two Oscar winners: Jon Voight and Louis Gossett, Jr. See more »Goofs
Though set in Jasper, Texas, pharmacy window contains advertisements for "Canada's #1 Weight Loss System." See more »Frequently Asked Questions
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"Jasper, Texas" recounts the events surrounding the horrible killing-by-dragging of a black man by three white men near the title town which shocked America in 1998. This Showtime product exercises restraint in exploiting and sensationalizing the tragic crime while focusing on a small town trying to cope with finding itself at the center of national attention as media, FBI, Black Panthers, and the KKK converge on it. Voight and Gossett turn in solid performances as the town's Sheriff and Mayor respectively in this thin story with little extraordinary drama beyond the headlines. Somewhat weak as a stand-alone feature, "Jasper, Texas" will play best for those with a particular interest in the infamous Jasper story. (B-)