mississippi burning be one of those title that despite know that it be apparently a modern classic and i have put off see because of the average video cover . finally and i take the plunge and boy be it reward . an inspired story and crack dialogue and witty humor and oscar winning cinematography and brilliant acting and especially by hackman and make mississippi burn a must see . go rent it now . the good represent the fight between hackman and dafoe ( show at 2003 globe ) the bad represent the kkk positive .