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Maggie Betts' 'The Burial' showcases positive counter stereotypes of Black couples, entrepreneurship, and the hidden truths of Black burial grounds.

As funeral home owner Jeremiah (Jerry) O’Keefe (Jones) celebrates his 75th birthday with friends and family, he reflects on what he has built and the hopes of leaving something for his children. But, as he soon finds out, some things aren’t as simple as black and white. Based on real events, “The Burial” tells the familiar story of David vs Goliath combined with corporate greed and [...]

As funeral home owner Jeremiah (Jerry) O’Keefe (Jones) celebrates his 75th birthday with friends and family, he reflects on what he has built and the hopes of leaving something for his children. But, as he soon finds out, some things aren’t as simple as black and white. Based on real events, “The Burial” tells the familiar story of David vs Goliath combined with corporate greed and [...]

The Burial highlights former Burnaby, BC, MLA Ray Loewen and his funeral business Loewen Group's lawsuit in Mississippi court, with actor Jamie Foxx.

David vs. Goliath stories never go out of style. We need to be reminded that, though the instances are rare, the underdog can prevail; that right makes might; that true

Dance defies expectations Based on the novel by John MacKay, Richie Adams' The Road Dance, avoids the melodramatic approach that material such as this is...

Streaming on Amazon Prime and in some select theatres.

When it comes to providing a clear objective and protagonist to root for, the courtroom drama is even more fool proof than the sports movie.

Dwight Brown reviews "The Burial," starring Jamie Foxx and Tommy Lee Jones.

Watching this energetic drama, it is almost hard to believe this is inspired by a true story