The Heart of Dixie Synopsis & Summary

Synopsis

Set at a Southern college during the 1950s, three co-eds (Ally Sheedy, Virginia Madsen and Phoebe Cates) re-assess their values in light of the burgeoning civil rights movement. - Jason Ankeny, All Movie Guide

Movie Info

Theatrical Release Date:
08/25/1989
DVD Release Date:
10/02/2001
Run Time:
96 min.
Distributor(s):
Orion
Production Co.:
Orion, Steve Tisch Company
Director(s):
Genre(s):
Themes:
Social Injustice, College Life, Race Relations
Tone:
Bittersweet, Earnest, Nostalgic, Reflective, Stirring
Keywords:
Civil-Rights, college, cross-cultural-relations, fraternity, journalism, life-changes, racism, school, segregation
Country of Origin:
USA (08-25-1989)
Time Period:
1950s
Language:
English
Status:
DVD