: Despite its praise, the film has been criticized for its fictionalized portrayal of the FBI as heroes of the movement and its "passive" depiction of the Black community. Blu-ray Technical Details
The remastered 1080p Blu-ray release brings director Alan Parker’s intense crime drama into modern high definition, sourced from a brand-new 4K scan of the original camera negatives . Distributed by Kino Lorber , this release is a significant visual upgrade over previous versions, offering a clean, sharp look that preserves the film's gritty atmosphere. Movie Overview Mississippi Burning 1988.REMASTERED.1080p.Blu-r...
: The film was nominated for seven Academy Awards , winning for Best Cinematography (Peter Biziou). : Despite its praise, the film has been
Set in 1964 Jessup County, Mississippi, the film follows two FBI agents—the straight-laced and the street-smart former sheriff Rupert Anderson (Gene Hackman) —as they investigate the disappearance of three civil rights activists. Movie Overview : The film was nominated for
DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 (clean dialogue and solid Trevor Jones score)
Audio commentary by Director Alan Parker and the theatrical trailer Why This Remaster Matters
: The two agents clash over investigative tactics as they face a wall of silence from local authorities and a community terrorized by the Ku Klux Klan .