Southern Rites visits Montgomery County, Ga., one year after the town merged its racially segregated proms, and during a historic election campaign that may lead to its first African-American sheriff. Acclaimed photographer Gillian Laub, whose photos first brought the area unwanted notoriety, documents the repercussions when a white town resident is charged with the murder of a young black man. The case divides locals along well-worn racial lines, and the ensuing plea bargain and sentencing uncover complex truths and produce emotional revelations.
Troian Avery Bellisario is an American actress and filmmaker. The daughter of producer Donald P. Bellisario and actress Deborah Pratt, she first appeared in her father's film Last Rites (1988), at age three. After graduating from the University of Southern California, Bellisario gained international attention for her portrayal of Spencer Hastings in the Freeform drama series Pretty Little Liars (2010–2017), for which she received various accolades. In film, Bellisario has received recognition for her performances in C.O.G. (2013), Feed (2017)—which she also wrote and produced—Clara (2018), and Where'd You Go, Bernadette (2019).
