Miss Evers' Boys

Miss Evers' Boys

1997 · 118 min · EN · PG · 6.5 (24 votes)
Dir. Joseph Sargent · Starring Alfre Woodard, Laurence Fishburne, Craig Sheffer, Joe Morton, Obba Babatundé, Ossie Davis

“A Government Lie. A Woman's Secret. A Story That Must Be Told.”

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The true story of the US Government's 1932 Tuskeegee Syphilis Experiments, in which a group of black test subjects were allowed to die, despite a cure having been developed.

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This film delivers a gut-wrenching, somber experience, steeped in historical injustice. It's a poignant and infuriating watch, exploring the profound betrayal of trust and the devastating impact of systemic racism with quiet, steady power. The mood is heavy, demanding reflection on a dark chapter.

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