Divided by Hate
When Carol Gibbs becomes involved with religious- and political-cult leader Steve Riordan's anti-government movement, she takes her children and leaves her husband Louis. Louis, a young farmer, tries every legal and governmental means to get his children back, without success. At his wit's end, he hires private investigator Danny Leland to snatch his children from the cult.
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Plot Summary
In rural 1970s Indiana, a white supremacist farmer grapples with the increasing influence of his son's involvement with the Ku Klux Klan. As tensions rise within the family and the community, the farmer is forced to confront his own deeply ingrained prejudices and the destructive path his son is on. The film explores themes of racism, family loyalty, and the struggle for redemption.
Critical Reception
Divided by Hate was a television film that garnered significant attention for its unflinching portrayal of racism and its impact on a family and community. It was praised for its powerful performances, particularly from John Lithgow, and its sensitive handling of a difficult subject matter. While not a theatrical release, it resonated with audiences and critics for its thought-provoking narrative.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its strong performances, especially from John Lithgow.
- Noted for its sensitive and impactful exploration of racism.
- Recognized as a powerful made-for-television drama.
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Awards & Accolades
John Lithgow was nominated for a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries for his role in this film.
Fun Fact
The film was inspired by the true story of a white supremacist family in Indiana, though details were fictionalized for dramatic purposes.
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