Burden
Film & TV House | Release Date: February 28, 2020
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TVJerryFeb 11, 2021
Garrett Hedlund plays a Klan member in South Carolina, who’s outlook is changed after he becomes involved with a single mother and her son. Forest Whitaker is the preacher who leads the protest against the KKK museum opening in their smallGarrett Hedlund plays a Klan member in South Carolina, who’s outlook is changed after he becomes involved with a single mother and her son. Forest Whitaker is the preacher who leads the protest against the KKK museum opening in their small town. He also offers a healing hand to the errant young man. There are inevitable community clashes and violence, literally black and white conflicts. There's not much original in concept, but the direction and performances are well executed all around. What makes the film worth watching is the compelling story of redemption farmed with Hedlund’s physically remarkable, emotionally nuacnced performance.

NOTE: Since this is based on a true story, there are brief interviews with the actual characters during the credits.… Expand
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JLuis_001Feb 5, 2021
The story has good intentions but a racist changing his ways, helped by African-American characters who are only there to build him up as a better person, is basically a different formula than the white savior, so, it's problematic to say the least.
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KenRMay 27, 2021
Burden – Learning Life Lessons
Had heard nothing about this movie but gave it a go and pleased I stayed with it. It’s a rough slog at times with its messy hand-held camera style and coarse language script, but obviously, the writer/ directorBurden – Learning Life Lessons
Had heard nothing about this movie but gave it a go and pleased I stayed with it. It’s a rough slog at times with its messy hand-held camera style and coarse language script, but obviously, the writer/ director felt this conveyed the message - as close to the facts the story is based on. Forest Whitaker (The Last King Of Scotland) is highly impressive as the mid-1990s Baptist Reverend, earnestly out to prove that love is more powerful than hate. He offers safe shelter - in his own home, to a violent ex KKK member and family, inviting a serious situation with his own family as well as the town’s angry KKK citizens. First-time writer/director Andrew Heckler took on a difficult task with this serious subject and at times it shows but the message is certainly an important one. It’s quite interesting to see British Award winner, Tom Wilkinson as the nasty KKK leader - while also credited as one of the film’s producers! He obviously felt strongly about its racial themes. It features a strong music score and performances are uniformly good.… Expand
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Jjbon75Mar 16, 2020
Amazing acting and setting. Great story... Heartfelt and everyone in USA needs to see it!
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MartinOptLandMar 20, 2021
Convincing story about commitment to break through racial barriers, including the anger and wounds in oneself and the possibility for radical change
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