Burden

I think this film has been undermarketed, and i am surprised i hadnt heard it until stumbling upon it online.

Its well worth a watch. The fact it is based on a true story makes it even more compelling.

Great choice of actors. Usher was a great choice.

This movie does an excellent job of telling multiple sides of this story, which is inspired by two men - a black church and community leader and a white KKK member - and how their connection to each other as well as relationships with others changes things. Difficult subject matter at times, but an important topic and strong acting performances by all. Gritty and real.

Powerful story about Faith , the power of prayer and redemption. A beautiful account on reconciliation, compassion and forgiveness. Great heartbreaking performances, a promising directorial debut.

I saw this film at the 1918 Traverse City Film Festival. I am so glad it is finally being released, even if not very widely. "Burden" was moving and suspenseful - all the more because the events depicted are pretty close to the actual events. And it had people of color taking charge of the situation and displaying the courageous love of Christ - no rescue by a white liberal from the North.

Whitaker was remarkable, as was Garrett Hedlund as Burden, Andrea Riseborough as his partner and Tom Wilkinson (always wonderful) as the hate-filled leader of the local Klan. Hopefully it will be released on streaming so many people can see it as it appears it will have a limited release in theaters. It is also a shame it is rated "R" for language and some violence, as it is a film all young people would benefit from seeing.

Given the current Black Lives Matter struggles, this is a film that will answer the question why Black people are marching. Simply excellent human story in the backdrop of racial tensions.