Burden

2018, Drama, 2h 9m

72 Reviews Fewer than 50 Verified Ratings

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Burden grapples clumsily with its undeniably worthy themes, but its honorable intentions -- and strong performances -- make it easy to forgive those flaws. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

A former member of the Ku Klux Klan learns tolerance through love and faith when he's taken in by an African American reverend.
  • Rating:
    R (Racial Epithets|Language Throughout|Disturbing Violent Content)
  • Genre:
    Drama
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Andrew Heckler
  • Producer:
    Robbie Brenner, Bill Kenwright
  • Writer:
    Andrew Heckler
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     limited
  • Release Date (Streaming):
  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $134.1K
  • Runtime:
  • Distributor:
    101 Studios
  • Production Co:
    The Firm
  • Aspect Ratio:
    Scope (2.35:1)

Cast & Crew

Garrett Hedlund
Mike Burden
Forest Whitaker
Reverend Kennedy
Andrea Riseborough
Judy
Tom Wilkinson
Tom Griffin
Tess Harper
Hazel
Crystal R. Fox
Janice Kennedy
Usher
Clarence Brooks
Austin Hébert
Clint Howard
Andrew Heckler
Director
Andrew Heckler
Screenwriter
Robbie Brenner
Producer
Bill Kenwright
Producer
Kevin McKeon
Executive Producer
Alastair Burlingham
Executive Producer
Scooter Braun
Executive Producer
Anna Chi
Executive Producer
Jeremy Rouse
Cinematographer
Saar Klein
Film Editor
Julie Monroe
Film Editor
Stephanie Hamilton
Production Design
Stephanie Hamilton
Art Director
Anette Cseri
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