Prom Night In Mississippi

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• Posted 07/25/11 by sarah
  I sometimes feel like I'm the only one evolving and thinking beyond race and skin color to ideas of global environmental and economic growth. I can't believe some people are so close minded, not just on this issue but many other issues of a progressing United States. We have to realize that with time change will come and it is inevitable. The older generation will die and traditions will be altered to fit the current generation. Racism and racist ideologies is one of the biggest flaws of people born before 1970, often they are closes minded and can't seem to adapt to change, I use to not understand it but as a young person I realize now that it is a mind set of which they are trapped in and can't escape.
• Posted 05/03/11 by Mark Piandes
  Wow! I'm 18 years old and live in MA and I cannot believe this is racism of 2008! If you were racist, like these people are, up in MA you would be shunned.
• Posted 04/13/11 by Joe Humeres
  This film is so powerful and important, it should be shown as part of our education system nationwide. I love all those kids. It makes me proud to be American and inspires faith towards a better future for all of us.
• Posted 04/03/11 by Larry Wallace
  Once last thought before I leave. Did this area of Missippi experience or atleast offer aid and assistance to the areas ravaged by Hurricane Katrina in 2005? I was in New Orleans in 2005 and let me tell you everyone had to come together to survive and no one was hateful enough to look the other way when someone in need pleads for help.
• Posted 04/03/11 by Larry Wallace
  Thank you, Mr Freeman,the Students and crew for capturing this Landmark moment in history. Positive change always starts with one positive action. Once begone it can not be stopped. The young adults students featured are positive examples of hope for a positive future for their generation and the next.
• Posted 03/31/11 by tairy greene
  Holy ####, listening to some of these people's reasoning for not dating someone of a different race is ####### excruciating. They're all like "I don't have a problem with black people, but my momma said that god doesn't want white and black people mixin', thats why he made us different." These people are so stupid and uneducated I can't believe it.
• Posted 03/22/11 by Evolvingmom
  Whoa...powerful film about a powerful topic! I found myself cheering those kids on every step of the way...thanking God that they will be the ones to break the cycle of fear and hate in their small town. I also applaud the Superintendent and the principals and teachers who saw this "experiment" through. Thanks for making such a poignant film. Make a dozen more!
• Posted 01/15/11 by simeon
  wow!!that video was really nice.Racial segregation only tends to destroy our society,we have to stop it.THUMBS UP MORGAN FREEMAN.
• Posted 10/15/10 by Sarah
  I was very shocked to know that the kids had a separate black and white prom... in 2008!! I wish that everyone growing up in these backwards towns could have the opportunity to travel and to see how other parts of the US are not like this at all. The "interracial" couple needs to visit California. You can be openly affectionate with each other. :) Thank you Mr. Freeman. I agree with you 100%
• Posted 10/12/10 by Liz
  I find it incredibly sad that a country that is a world leader like America is supposed to be, can still function with such draconian belief systems. I think the kids in the movie were amazing and at times very brave for one's so young. Going against the entrenched beliefs of parents and a social system in order to make the community and their futures a more positive and enriched place.They do give some hope to the future of our world.
• Posted 10/09/10 by Juli
  Way to go kids! Thank you Morgan Freeman for being the catalyst for a long overdue change. I found it amazing that a public school in the US would still allow separate proms for black & white students in this day & age. I hope they continued having one prom and stopped having idiotic "white only" proms.
• Posted 10/09/10 by James Ganter
  Racism is the cornerstone of stupidity.I feel sorry for those who grew up with hate being instilled in their hearts.There are some, like the students of this small Southern town who shunned their parents beliefs and chose to believe in harmony rather than hate.Excellent film.
• Posted 10/08/10 by Robert Sedaker
  Great perspective piece! Thanks Mr. Freeman for making it possible!
• Posted 10/06/10 by Kristina
  Bravo, Mr. Schultzman. What a wonderful film.