alan parker mississippi burning be an unflinching look at racism in the south . this be a very difficult movie to watch and but it be well worth it and and a reminder of past event event that should never be forget . gene hackman give a power house of a performance and rip up the screen in every scene . the film have a strong support cast a well and include the always dynamic michael rooker . many have complain about the death wish like final act and but the final result be completely call for and necessary .