Jasper, Texas (2003) | The Aftermath of a Hate Crime

🎬 Saturday Afternoon Movie Showcase: Jasper, Texas (2003)

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We’re proud to feature Jasper, Texas (2003), a compelling made-for-television drama that delves into the real-life events surrounding the tragic 1998 murder of James Byrd Jr. This film offers a profound exploration of the racial tensions and community responses that followed this heinous crime. 

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🎥 Feature Presentation: Jasper, Texas (2003)

Directed by Jeffrey W. Byrd and written by Jonathan Estrin, Jasper, Texas portrays the harrowing aftermath of James Byrd Jr.’s murder, where he was brutally killed by three white supremacists in Jasper, Texas. The narrative focuses on the efforts of R.C. Horn (played by Louis Gossett Jr.), Jasper’s first African-American mayor, and Billy Rowles (portrayed by Jon Voight), the white sheriff, as they strive to maintain peace and unity in a town fraught with racial tensions and media scrutiny. Their collaboration becomes a beacon of hope and resilience in the face of hate and division.  

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🎭 Cast & Crew
• Louis Gossett Jr. as R.C. Horn
• Jon Voight as Billy Rowles
• Joe Morton as Walter Diggles
• Roy T. Anderson as James Byrd Jr.
• Bokeem Woodbine as Khalid X
• Demore Barnes as Ricky Horn
• Samantha Bee as Kathy
• Director: Jeffrey W. Byrd
• Writer: Jonathan Estrin
• Music: Asche & Spencer
• Cinematography: Ousama Rawi
• Editor: Jeffrey Cooper
• Runtime: Approximately 114 minutes
• Language: English
• Country: United States
• Original Network: Showtime
• Release Date: June 8, 2003

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🏆 Accolades

Jasper, Texas received critical acclaim and was recognized with several nominations: 
• Humanitas Prize nomination for screenwriter Jonathan Estrin.
• NAACP Image Award nominations for Outstanding Television Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special, and for Louis Gossett Jr. as Outstanding Actor in a Television Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special.

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