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A sharp look at the American South's unreconciled history through Natchez, a Mississippi town that mixes antebellum tourism with a community deeply divided over its past.
Moviegoers are saying
This documentary about Natchez, Mississippi delivers jaw-dropping racist reveals that leave viewers simultaneously unsurprised yet slack-jawed, as it explores how America's oldest Mississippi River town grapples with preserving both the beauty and horror of its plantation history. Critics praise its stunning cinematography that makes every frame look 'absolutely yummy' while capturing the duality of a place where Confederate soldiers pose with M&Ms and tour guides casually drop N-words between historical anecdotes.
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Metacritic

88
Jan 30, 2026

The question of how we see our history and who gets to decide is powerfully presented, with respect and insight, in the documentary “Natchez.”

Metacritic review by Nell Minow
Nell Minow
RogerEbert.com
75
Jan 25, 2026

With so many engaging voices on offer, Suzannah Herbert wisely chooses to let the locals tell the story rather than providing any explicit narration of her own.

Metacritic review by Ross McIndoe
Ross McIndoe
Slant Magazine
80
Jan 23, 2026

The documentary puts personalities to ideas; it teems with notable characters, spanning a range from righteous to indifferent to ignoble, who excel at speaking their minds and expressing their emotions when a camera is pointed at them.

Richard Brody
The New Yorker

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is Natchez (2026)?
The movie is 1hr 26min long.
What's Natchez (2026) about?
A sharp look at the American South's unreconciled history through Natchez, a Mississippi town that mixes antebellum tourism with a community deeply divided over its past.