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A time to kill
Klan, both as an antagonistic force and as the embodiment of blind hatred that existed in the form of racism in Mississippi at the time. This modern presence has been the root of many crimes of hatred and racism. Conversely, the NAACP’s presence in opposition to the Ku Klux Klan is significant, yet its true nature and power was not shown; rather the movie focuses on the interracial relationship and its impact in a southern society, in which equality is undefined. It is evident that the producers of this movie truly understand the mechanics of modern society in this respect. Finally, “A Time To Kill”, faces segregation head on, displaying its psychological effects on a society of the south, and its judicial system. Today, nearly 40 years after the civil rights movement made the first steps towards racial equality, segregation remains a part of humanity that we must all face.
"A Time To Kill" speaks to all people, versed and unversed in the hatred of racism. Above all, it calls the individual to examine their convictions, and then ask themself if they have sought the just principles for life. Jake Brigance eloquently calls the jury to imagine the acts brought upon Tanya in these final words, "Can you see her? Her raped, beaten, broken body, soaked in their urine, soaked in their semen, soaked in her blood, left to die. Can you see her? I want you to picture that little girl. Now imagine she's white." This movies serves as a reminder that in governing our country, and ultimately in living our lives, we must look past race, color and creed, and seek equality in its purest forms. If this cannot be done in the present, it cannot be a hope for the future.