Burden (2018 film)


Burden is a 2018 American drama film, inspired by true events. The film was produced by Robbie Brenner & Bill Kenright, and was written and directed by Andrew Heckler. The film stars Garrett Hedlund, Forest Whitaker, Andrea Riseborough, Tom Wilkinson, Tess Harper, and Usher. The film premiered at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival and won the U.S. Dramatic Audience Award.

Plot

The film follows Mike Burden, an orphan raised within the Ku Klux Klan who attempts to break away when the woman he falls in love with urges him to leave for a better life together. The Klan seeks Mike out for vengeance. A black Baptist church congregation led by Reverend Kennedy, agree to protect Mike, his girlfriend and her son.

Cast

Production of the film began October 20, 2016 and was set wrap up on November 15, 2016.

Critical response

reports a 54% approval rating based on 13 reviews, with an average score of 6.47/10. Metacritic gives the film a weighted average of 63/100 based on 6 critic reviews, indicating "generally favorable reviews."