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8 February 2002 (USA) moreTagline:
A lifetime of change can happen in a single moment.Plot:
After a family tragedy, a racist prison guard reexamines his attitudes while falling in love with the African American wife of the last prisoner he executed. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
Won Oscar. Another 10 wins & 16 nominations moreNewsDesk:
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White Man's Burden Redux more (504 total)Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Billy Bob Thornton | ... | Hank Grotowski | |
| Halle Berry | ... | Leticia Musgrove | |
| Taylor Simpson | ... | Lucille | |
| Gabrielle Witcher | ... | Betty | |
| Heath Ledger | ... | Sonny Grotowski | |
| Amber Rules | ... | Vera | |
| Peter Boyle | ... | Buck Grotowski | |
| Charles Cowan Jr. | ... | Willie Cooper | |
| Taylor LaGrange | ... | Darryl Cooper | |
| Mos Def | ... | Ryrus Cooper | |
| Anthony Bean | ... | Dappa Smith | |
| Francine Segal | ... | Georgia Ann Paynes | |
| John McConnell | ... | Harvey Shoonmaker | |
| Marcus Lyle Brown | ... | Phil Huggins | |
| Milo Addica | ... | Tommy Roulaine |
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Rated R for strong sexual content, language and violence.Parents Guide:
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111 min | USA:112 min (unrated director's cut)Language:
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2.35 : 1 moreCertification:
UK:15 | Iceland:14 | Iceland:16 (video rating) | New Zealand:R16 | Brazil:16 | Argentina:16 | Australia:R | Austria:16 (Steiermark) | Finland:K-15 | France:-12 | Germany:16 | Hong Kong:III | Italy:VM14 | Japan:R-18 | Netherlands:16 | Norway:15 | Peru:18 | Philippines:R-18 | Portugal:M/16 | Singapore:R(A) | South Korea:18 | Spain:18 | Sweden:11 | Switzerland:16 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:16 (canton of Vaud) | Switzerland:16 (canton of the Grisons) | USA:NC-17 (original rating) | USA:R (censored version) | Canada:18A (Alberta/British Columbia) | Canada:16+ (Quebec) | Canada:R (Manitoba/Ontario) | Canada:18 (Nova Scotia)Fun Stuff
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As part of his research for the film, director Marc Forster actually sat in an electric chair and was horrified to see the nail marks that the electrocuted prisoners had involuntarily scratched into the wood. moreGoofs:
Audio/visual unsynchronized: Right before Leticia runs out of the house after meeting Buck, there is a shot in which Buck is speaking but his lips are not moving. moreSoundtrack:
I'm Your Man moreFAQ
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What are you repulsed by? Perhaps it's having sex with women of African origin inspite of the fact that you are a White male raised in a racist culture that dehmanises them. Add to this predicament, that you are a retired, widowed prison corrections officer who's only son kills himself because he feels he's failed you because he is not racist enough. Even worse, you become enligthtened enough to realise that .. you were ALWAYS wrong.
This is a brilliant story told from the rather selfish perspective of the White male. Mark Forster has directed a tour de force so intricate and psychologically honest that the story literally TELLS itself. Indeed, I'd bet this story organically spewed from souls of screenwirters Milo Addica & Will Rokos. They won't top this fete anytime soon. Such a gateway of insight only comes around once in a lifetime.
As a huge fan of David Mamet and Sam Shepard I am biased to appreciate a well balanced story, illustrated with terse dialogue, structured acting and effective filmic devices (i.e., the use of "white" paint", "black" coffee and "chocolate" ice cream in the film).
Any film student will also appreciate the poetic use of foreshadowing and irony in this film. This truly is SOLID filmaking that takes real chances with provocative subject matter.
The acting is superb more because of the Direction. To be certain: this is a Director's Film. Every aspect of Thorton's and Berry's performances is the result of very savvy Direction and attention to dramatic detail.
Kudos to Mr. Forster. I look forward his upcoming film "Neverland" with great anticipation.