Burden (2018 film)
| Burden | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Andrew Heckler |
| Written by | Andrew Heckler |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Jeremy Rouse |
| Edited by | Julie Monroe |
| Music by | Dickon Hinchliffe |
Release date |
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Running time | 129 minutes[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Burden is an upcoming American drama film, inspired by true events. The film will be produced by Robbie Brenner and It will be written and directed by Andrew Heckler.[2] The film stars Garrett Hedlund, Forest Whitaker, Andrea Riseborough, Tom Wilkinson, Tess Harper, and Usher Raymond IV.[3] The film will premiere at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival.[4]
Plot
The film follows Mike Burden (Hedlund), an orphan raised within the Ku Klux Klan who attempts to break away when the girl he falls in love with urges him to leave for a better life together. The Klan seeks Mike out for vengeance, a black church congregation led by Reverend Kennedy takes Mike, his girlfriend and her son in, protects them and accepts them into their community in hopes of teaching Mike about love and acceptance.
Cast
- Garrett Hedlund as Mike Burden
- Forest Whitaker
- Andrea Riseborough
- Tom Wilkinson
- Tess Harper
- Usher
- Neva Howell as Gina
Production
Production of the film began October 20, 2016 and was set wrap up on November 15, 2016.[5]
References
- ^ "'18 Sundance Film Festival - U.S. Dramatic Films". www.sundance.org. Retrieved December 29, 2017.
- ^ "Relativity Specialty Division Ramps Up With Race Drama 'Burden' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2016-11-14.
- ^ Lincoln, Ross A. (2016-09-23). "Forest Whitaker, Garrett Hedlund & Tom Wilkinson Join Drama 'Burden'". Deadline. Retrieved 2016-11-14.
- ^ Debruge, Peter (2017-11-29). "Sundance Film Festival Unveils Full 2018 Features Lineup". Variety. Retrieved 2017-11-29.
- ^ mdavis@myjpa.com, Michael Davis. "Filming continues on Jackson square". Jackson Progress-Argus. Retrieved 2016-11-14.
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