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Embsay with Eastby Film Club
In the Heat of the Night

Tuesday, 18th April
7.30pm at The Village Institute

When a wealthy businessman is found murdered in Sparta, Mississippi, the racist local police force – led by Bill Gillespie, is initially quick to pin it on Virgil Tibbs, a black stranger passing through town. However, when it transpires that Tibbs is a top homicide detective from Philadelphia, Gillespie must reluctantly put aside his prejudices and work with Tibbs to solve the case.

Racial tensions run high in this Oscar winning classic.

Its anti-racist message had a major impact on contemporary audiences, and remains powerfully relevant today.

Runtime: 110 min

Rating: Rated 12A for moderate threat, sex references, racist language. Genre: Crime, Drama.

The Embsay with Eastby Film Club.