Burden (film)
| Burden | |
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| Directed by | Andrew Heckler |
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| Written by | Andrew Heckler |
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| 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.[1] The film stars Garrett Hedlund, Forest Whitaker, Tom Wilkinson, Tess Harper, and Usher Raymond IV.[2]
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 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 - Mike Burden
- Forest Whitaker
- Tom Wilkinson
- Tess Harper
- Usher
- Neva Howell - Gina
Production
Production of the film began October 20, 2016 and is set wrap up November 15, 2016. [3]
References
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ mdavis@myjpa.com, Michael Davis. "Filming continues on Jackson square". Jackson Progress-Argus. Retrieved 2016-11-14.