Burden (2018)
Genre: Drama
Duration: 117 minuten
Country:
United States
Directed by: Andrew Heckler
Stars: Forest Whitaker, Garrett Hedlund and Tom Wilkinson
IMDb score:
6,7 (4.288)
Releasedate: 28 February 2020
Burden plot
"Based on the powerful and inspiring true story."
Mike is deeply indebted to Tom Griffin and lets his mentor persuade him to join the KKK, which has just opened a KKK museum in their South Carolina town. The black community responds with peaceful protests led by Pastor Kennedy. But when Mike is pressured to shoot at the protesters, he refuses and decides to turn his back on the KKK, costing him dearly. His former friends drop him hard, but help comes from an unexpected source for Mike, his girlfriend Judy and her son Franklin.
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Actors and actresses
Mike Burden
Judy
Reverend Kennedy
Tom Griffin
Clarence Brooks
Hazel
Molly
Clint
Kelvin Kennedy
Franklin
Reviews & comments
BBarbie
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- 12893 messages
- 7675 votes
Unfortunately, after hundreds of years, racial segregation and hatred are still a hot topic in America. Books and films about it appeal to me enormously, especially because I cannot comprehend why people dare to declare themselves superior as a motive for their disgusting attitude towards fellow human beings.
This is again strongly expressed in this true story about the founding of a KKK museum less than a quarter of a century ago, and the developments that this entails. It is once again a gripping film with sharp character drawings. I really like the contrast between the relaxed attitude of the unmarried mother ("white trash") and the excited positions on the other side of the dividing line.
A very nice film, which thematically shows similarities with The Best of Enemies (2019).
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mrklm
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- 10156 messages
- 9268 votes
The true story of Mike Burden [Garrett Hedlund], who, under the influence of Tom Griffin [Tom Wilkinson], becomes an active member of the KKK. But under the influence of his new girlfriend Judy [Andrea Riseborough], he begins to question his beliefs. When Griffin opens a KKK museum, it leads to a confrontation with the black community led by Pastor Kennedy [Forest Whitaker], which turns out to be a key moment with major consequences for everyone involved.
Well-intentioned historical drama with an excellent acting cast is not entirely convincing. The real Mike indicates during the credits that his reformation was a gradual process, but in this reconstruction he turns his back on his old friends very quickly.
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Diederik58
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- 773 messages
- 1401 votes
Good story. No new theme or innovative approach.
KKK versus Black or bad versus good. Although also makes good mistakes. There is a mediator who wants to bring the two closer together. Failed of course, but the cover Mike makes is very romanticized.
For the sake of resemblance, they partially shave Kennedy's head. Not so good. Mike also have them
forced to turn Redneck. Did not work. If you disregard that, both played well.
I really liked the camera work and editing. It sucked you into the movie.
The story drags on and barely leads to a climax. People hold back.
Although Burden is set in the 90s, racism is still there in the US (and where not). Making films about it doesn't open people's eyes. They shout 'Oh how bad', but I doubt she really does anything. Think of it as a dramatized documentary.
But shouldn't these films be made? Yes fine. Repetition is the message advertising.
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