Jasper, Texas
Synopsis
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.
Top Cast
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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)
Samantha Bee
Kathy
Addison Bell
Judge
Conrad Bergschneider
Moe Johnson
Kedar Brown
Reverend
Marium Carvell
Gloria Mays
Eugene Clark
Don Clark
Michael Copeman
Council Member #2
Neil Crone
Principal
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 8, 2003
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jeffrey W. Byrd
- Screenplay & Story
- Jonathan Estrin
- Original Score
- Asche & Spencer, Richard Werbowenko
- Original Title
- Jasper, Texas
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Production Studios
- Showtime Networks
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jeffrey W. Byrd
Jonathan Estrin
Asche & Spencer, Richard Werbowenko
Ousama Rawi
Jeffrey Cooper
Jonathan Estrin, Michael Greene
Department Leadership Roster
Jeffrey W. Byrd
Director
Jonathan Estrin
Writer
Asche & Spencer
Original Music Composer
Richard Werbowenko
Original Music Composer
Ousama Rawi
Director of Photography
Jeffrey Cooper
Editor
Gavin Mitchell
Production Design
Joyce Schure
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Jasper, Texas
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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?
The principal cast of Jasper, Texas includes Roy T. Anderson, Jon Voight, Louis Gossett Jr., Joe Morton, Demore Barnes.
When was Jasper, Texas released and how long is it?
Jasper, Texas was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 54m.
Who composed the musical score for Jasper, Texas?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Jasper, Texas was composed by Asche & Spencer, Richard Werbowenko.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Jasper, Texas?
Jasper, Texas holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).