Spartanburg

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Set against the backdrop of 1913 Spartanburg, South Carolina, the narrative follows a sheriff's desperate struggle to protect a black man accused of a crime against a white woman from a lynch mob. With no support from city officials, he relies on a few loyal deputies to uphold justice amidst the pervasive racism of Jim Crow laws. The story explores themes of racial tension, integrity, and morality, culminating in a potentially unexpected resolution as various societal forces collide in the pursuit of justice.