Breaking
1h 43m
Crime | Drama | Thriller
About
When Marine Veteran Brian Brown-Easley is denied support from Veteran’s Affairs, financially desperate and running out of options, he takes a bank and several of its employees hostage, setting the stage for a tense confrontation with the police. Based on the true story.
Director
Abi Damaris Corbin
Cast
John Boyega, Nicole Beharie, Selenis Leyva
Rating
Year
2022
Country
United States
Language
English
Main Trailer
Reviews
- "Not only does it offer a damning lesson about how the United States abandons its veterans, but it tries, with honesty and feeling, to honor a man who just wanted to survive."
- The Hollywood Reporter - "Boyega is the most interesting thing about the movie — specifically, the way he portrays this tragic, psychologically damaged individual fighting for what matters to him — although it’s also noteworthy for featuring Michael Kenneth Williams’ final performance as the hostage negotiator."
- Variety - "Williams, in his last on-screen role, shines with material that isn't fully fleshed out, showing his ability to pull emotion out of anything and imbue his character with the empathy and understanding only he could..."
- Shadow and Act
Awards
- Cleveland Int'l Film Festival
- Sundance Film Festival
- Annapolis Film Festival
Festivals
- RiverRun Int'l Film Festival
- San Francisco Int'l Film Festival
- Milwaukee Film Festival
- Florida Film Festival
- Sun Valley Film Festival