Burden
“Based on the powerful and inspiring true story.”
Synopsis
Ku Klux Klansman Mike Burden opens the Redneck Shop and KKK museum in historic Laurens, SC. He subsequently falls in love with a single mother and, under her influence, quits the Klan and is taken in by an African American Reverend.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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BURDEN | Official Trailer - In Select Theaters February 28 | 101 StudiosOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-10-23
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 73 DaysSundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 28, 2020
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 11, 2020
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Andrew Heckler
- Screenplay & Story
- Andrew Heckler
- Original Score
- Dickon Hinchliffe
- Original Title
- Burden
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 9m
- Production Studios
- Bill Kenwright Films, The Fyzz, Unburdened Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andrew Heckler
Andrew Heckler
Dickon Hinchliffe
Jeremy Rouse
Saar Klein, Julie Monroe
Robbie Brenner, Bill Kenwright, Scooter Braun, Alastair Burlingham, Charlie Dombek
Department Leadership Roster
Andrew Heckler
Director
Andrew Heckler
Writer
Jeremy Rouse
Director of Photography
Robbie Brenner
Producer
Bill Kenwright
Producer
Dickon Hinchliffe
Original Music Composer
Saar Klein
Editor
Julie Monroe
Editor
Stephanie Hamilton
Production Design
Anette Cseri
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Burden
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Burden about?
Ku Klux Klansman Mike Burden opens the Redneck Shop and KKK museum in historic Laurens, SC. He subsequently falls in love with a single mother and, under her influence, quits the Klan and is taken in by an African American Reverend.
Who directed Burden?
Burden was directed by Andrew Heckler.
Who stars in Burden?
The principal cast of Burden includes Garrett Hedlund, Andrea Riseborough, Forest Whitaker, Tom Wilkinson, Usher.
When was Burden released and how long is it?
Burden was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 2h 9m.
Who composed the musical score for Burden?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Burden was composed by Dickon Hinchliffe.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Burden?
Burden holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).