A drama based on the true story in which a black Vietnam-era veteran is allegedly murdered by a local white businessman who is later exonerated. The plot focuses on the role of a local high school teacher and the civil unrest that followed the acquittal.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Natalie Alyn LindBoo Tyson | Boo Tyson |
 Michael RookerDefense attorney Billy Watkins | Defense attorney Billy Watkins |
 Emily Alyn LindJulie Tyson | Julie Tyson |
 Omar Benson MillerHerman Cozart | Herman Cozart |
 Lee NorrisRoger Oakley | Roger Oakley |
 Nate ParkerBen Chavis | Ben Chavis |
 Ricky SchroderVernon Tyson | Vernon Tyson |
 Lela RochonRoseanna Allen | Roseanna Allen |
 Gattlin GriffithTim Tyson | Tim Tyson |
 Nick SearcyRobert Teel | Robert Teel |
 Susan WaltersMartha Tyson | Martha Tyson |
 Cullen MossLarry Teel | Larry Teel |
 Gregory Alan WilliamsDr. Samuel Proctor | Dr. Samuel Proctor |
 Milauna JacksonWIllie Mae Marrow | WIllie Mae Marrow |
 Donna BiscoeElizabeth Chavis | Elizabeth Chavis |
 Mike PniewskiWilliam Burgwyn | William Burgwyn |
 E. Roger MitchellWilliam Burgwyn | William Burgwyn |
 Afemo OmilamiGolden Frinks | Golden Frinks |
 Shalita McFarlandProtestor | Protestor |