A fantastic depiction of events that happened some decades ago. With the power of the Ku Klux Klan slowly falling; segregation being moved out and the civil rights movement gaining greater support especially in the North.

The film is utterly brilliant, showing how humans can treat others so horribly just becuase of a simple difference. However there are always those that fight for justice and freedom. Chilling stuff! I would advise anyone to buy this film!

I am doing my A levels in college at the moment and we are learning about the KKK, this is a very good film to watch to gain an understanding of the invisible empire...

Gene Hackman at his brilliant best in almost a reprise of his "Popeye Doyle" character from The french connection.
This movie is all about mans inhumanity to man, and weather the end justifies the means in combating it.
Its tough viewing at times but utterly gripping stuff, an important serious movie that you wont forget in a hurry.