Sometimes one story can tell you everything about race and justice in America. Reveal\u2019s new series, \u201cMississippi Goddam: the Ballad of Billey Joe\u201d is that story. With a title inspired by Nina Simone\u2019s civil rights anthem, Reveal weaves the history of the criminal justice system with the case of a Black high school football star who died during a traffic stop with a white deputy.
\n\nHear this exclusive preview of Reveal's new seven-part series, dropping weekly starting October 16, 2021.