Inspired by true events, a lawyer helps a funeral home owner save his family business from a corporate behemoth, exposing a complex web of race, power, and injustice.Inspired by true events, a lawyer helps a funeral home owner save his family business from a corporate behemoth, exposing a complex web of race, power, and injustice.Inspired by true events, a lawyer helps a funeral home owner save his family business from a corporate behemoth, exposing a complex web of race, power, and injustice.
- Awards
- 2 wins & 4 nominations
Dorian Missick
- Reggie Douglas
- (as Dorian Crossmond Missick)
David Maldonado
- Jim Lafont
- (as Dave Maldonado)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaJerry O'Keefe was a Marine pilot in World War II. He shot down 5 Japanese planes in one day on April 22, 1945, becoming an ace in one day. He shot down 2 more on April 28, 1945. He was awarded the Navy Cross and the Distinguished Flying Cross.
- GoofsWhen Jerry goes to Willie's mother's home to meet with him, Willie's mother mentions to Jerry that Willie is "one of eleven siblings." Jerry responds, telling her "I have thirteen children of my own." To which Willie quips "Y'all have twenty-six kids between you." Of course, thirteen plus eleven - as per the released version of the film - equals twenty-four, not twenty-six.
- Quotes
Hal Dockins: I mean, Jerry's a... a dream client. He's got a great narrative. He's a war hero. A decorated war hero. He served in World War II. He was, he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross... for service for his country.
- Crazy creditsSpecial appearance in the credits by one of the real people depicted in the movie.
- ConnectionsReferenced in Film Junk Podcast: Episode 917: Priscilla (2023)
- SoundtracksTrust in the Lord
Written by Andre Littlejohn and Larry J. Mccullough
Courtesy of APM Music
Featured review
Confusing, lost plot.
Being a Brit, not sure if I just don't "get" this movie or if there are cultural differences that just dont translate across the pond.
This movie is about the little man taking on the big awful corporation, and could have been a great story to tell if done properly, similar to the movie "Percy" with Christopher Walken, but it misses the mark.
Race is a major theme throughout this movie and I just don't get why. It doesn't add anything to the movie, story is not based on anything racial, and seems like a lazy writing attempt to tackle a sensitive subject.
This is also supposed to be a drama/thriller, but is too whimsical to successfully deliver up that genre, not really a comedy either, just missing the mark.
In short; this movie is bit of a mess for my liking. Poorly written, lost storytelling where it just fizzles out. Avoid it, not worth your time.
This movie is about the little man taking on the big awful corporation, and could have been a great story to tell if done properly, similar to the movie "Percy" with Christopher Walken, but it misses the mark.
Race is a major theme throughout this movie and I just don't get why. It doesn't add anything to the movie, story is not based on anything racial, and seems like a lazy writing attempt to tackle a sensitive subject.
This is also supposed to be a drama/thriller, but is too whimsical to successfully deliver up that genre, not really a comedy either, just missing the mark.
In short; this movie is bit of a mess for my liking. Poorly written, lost storytelling where it just fizzles out. Avoid it, not worth your time.
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- cpj79
- Jan 6, 2024
Details
Box office
- Budget
- $32,500,000 (estimated)
- Runtime2 hours 6 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 2.35 : 1
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