Jasper, Texas (2003)
In 1998, three white men in the small town of Jasper, Texas, chained a black man to the back of their pickup truck and dragged him to his death. This film relates that story and how it affected all of the residents of the town, both black and white.
Director: Jeffrey W. Byrd
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 114 min
Release Date: June 8, 2003
Cast
- Roy T. Anderson - James Byrd, Jr.
- Jon Voight - Billy Rowles
- Louis Gossett Jr. - R.C. Horn
- Joe Morton - Walter Diggles
- Demore Barnes - Ricky Horn
- Bokeem Woodbine - Khalid X
- Matt Birman - Beating Cop
- Sandra Caldwell - Norva
- John Bayliss - City Manager
- James Bearden - Old Sour Man (as Jim Bearden)
Screenplay
Music: Richard Werbowenko, Asche & Spencer
Cinematography: Ousama Rawi
Editing: Jeffrey Cooper
Production: Showtime Networks
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Jeffrey W. Byrd
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Jasper, Texas about?
- In 1998, three white men in the small town of Jasper, Texas, chained a black man to the back of their pickup truck and dragged him to his death. This film relates that story and how it affected all of the residents of the town, both black and white.
- Who directed Jasper, Texas?
- Jasper, Texas was directed by Jeffrey W. Byrd.
- Who stars in Jasper, Texas?
- Jasper, Texas stars Roy T. Anderson, Jon Voight, Louis Gossett Jr., Joe Morton, Demore Barnes, Bokeem Woodbine.
- How long is Jasper, Texas?
- Jasper, Texas has a runtime of 1h 54m (114 minutes).
- What genre is Jasper, Texas?
- Jasper, Texas is a Drama, TV Movie film.
- Where was Jasper, Texas produced?
- Jasper, Texas was produced in United States of America.