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Ballast

  • 20082008
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  • 1h 36m
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6.9/10
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Ballast (2008)
This is the theatrical trailer for Ballast, directed by Lance Hammer.
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Drama
A drama set in the Mississippi delta, where one man's suicide affects three people's lives.A drama set in the Mississippi delta, where one man's suicide affects three people's lives.A drama set in the Mississippi delta, where one man's suicide affects three people's lives.
IMDb RATING
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    • Lance Hammer
    • Lance Hammer
  • Stars
    • Micheal J. Smith Sr.
    • JimMyron Ross
    • Tarra Riggs
    • Lance Hammer
    • Lance Hammer
  • Stars
    • Micheal J. Smith Sr.
    • JimMyron Ross
    • Tarra Riggs
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 21User reviews
    • 64Critic reviews
    • 84Metascore
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    Ballast: Theatrical Trailer
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    Micheal J. Smith Sr. in Ballast (2008)
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    JimMyron Ross in Ballast (2008)
    Tarra Riggs and JimMyron Ross in Ballast (2008)
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    Micheal J. Smith Sr.
    Micheal J. Smith Sr.
    • Lawrence
    JimMyron Ross
    JimMyron Ross
    • James
    Tarra Riggs
    Tarra Riggs
    • Marlee
    Johnny McPhail
    Johnny McPhail
    • John
    Ventress Bonner
    • Teen
    Jimez Alexander
    Jimez Alexander
    • Teen
    Jean Paul Guillory
    • Teen
    Marcus Alexander
    • Teen
    Marquice Alexander
    • Teen
    Lawrence Jackson
    • Teen
    Jeremy Jordan
    Jeremy Jordan
    • Paramedic
    Steve Cabell
    • Paramedic
    Sam Dobbins
    Sam Dobbins
    • Ambulance Driver
    Neil Pettigrew
    • Dispatcher
    • (voice)
    Sanjib Shrestha
    • Dr. Shrestha
    • (as Dr. Sanjib Shrestha)
    Carol Clark
    • Nurse
    Lee G. Beck
    • Nurse
    Michael Johnston
    • Nurse
      • Lance Hammer
      • Lance Hammer
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    • Trivia
      This film about the connection between identical twins is highly personal to director Lance Hammer as his own mother is an identical twin.
    • Soundtracks
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    User reviews21

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    10/10
    Ballast a must see
    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.
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    • Release date
      • January 19, 2008 (United States)
      • United States
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      • English
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    • Filming locations
      • Mississippi, USA
    • Production company
      • Alluvial Film Company
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    • 1 hour 36 minutes
      • Color
      • Dolby Digital

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