A drama set in the Mississippi delta, where one man's suicide affects three people's lives.
Director:
Lance HammerWriter:
Lance Hammer
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| Micheal J. Smith Sr. | ... | Lawrence | |
| JimMyron Ross | ... | James | |
| Tarra Riggs | ... | Marlee | |
| Johnny McPhail | ... | John | |
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Ventress Bonner | ... | Teen |
| Jimez Alexander | ... | Teen | |
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Jean Paul Guillory | ... | Teen |
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Marcus Alexander | ... | Teen |
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Marquice Alexander | ... | Teen |
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Lawrence Jackson | ... | Teen |
| Jeremy Jordan | ... | Paramedic | |
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Steve Cabell | ... | Paramedic |
| Sam Dobbins | ... | Ambulance Driver | |
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Neil Pettigrew | ... | Dispatcher (voice) |
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Sanjib Shrestha | ... | Dr. Shrestha |
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A single mother and her embattled son struggle to subsist in a small Mississippi Delta township. An act of violence thrusts them into the world of an emotionally devastated highway store owner, awakening the fury of a bitter and longstanding conflict. Written by Anonymous
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mississippi delta | mississippi river | river delta | suicide | single mother |Genres:
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Country:
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EnglishRelease Date:
19 January 2008 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Budget:
$700,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend USA:
$8,572, 5 October 2008Gross USA:
$77,556Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$81,864Company Credits
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Arranged by Clora T. Handy & Ann Nichols
Performed by The Canton Gospel Chorus
Courtesy of Talk of the Town Records
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A movie about life after suicide can be very hard to depict, Ballast brings out the reality of life after suicide and the consequences of those actions. Filming in the South was excellent. The realness of what can happen after suicide was depicted in James' character. So many kids who loose a parent (especially a father) turn to the rough side of life. Marlee and Lawrence's characters were so real. Both of them should be commended for their acting skills. This is a must see film. The entire cast was very good. Lance Hammer did an excellent job in writing, directing, and producing this film.I was wondering if this was written from true accounts? The plot is so real to what is happening today, especially in the south. James and Lawrence's characters were very believable. Using local non-professional actors was risky, but all of them did an awesome job. There is so much talent in the south. Kudos to the entire cast including those who spoke only by body language.I hope this film wins lots of awards. I hope to see more of Lance Hammer's work.