Inspired by true events, a lawyer helps a funeral home owner save his family business from a corporate behemoth, exposing a complex web of race, power, and injustice.Inspired by true events, a lawyer helps a funeral home owner save his family business from a corporate behemoth, exposing a complex web of race, power, and injustice.Inspired by true events, a lawyer helps a funeral home owner save his family business from a corporate behemoth, exposing a complex web of race, power, and injustice.
- Awards
- 2 wins & 4 nominations
Dorian Missick
- Reggie Douglas
- (as Dorian Crossmond Missick)
David Maldonado
- Jim Lafont
- (as Dave Maldonado)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaJerry O'Keefe was a Marine pilot in World War II. He shot down five Japanese planes in one day on April 22, 1945, becoming an ace in one day. He shot down two more on April 28, 1945. He was awarded the Navy Cross and the Distinguished Flying Cross.
- GoofsWhen Jerry goes to Willie's mother's home to meet with him, Willie's mother mentions to Jerry that Willie is "one of 11 siblings." Jerry responds, telling her "I have 13 children of my own." To which Willie quips "Y'all have 26 kids between you." Of course, 13 plus 11 --- as per the released version of the film --- equals 24, not 26.
- Quotes
Hal Dockins: I mean, Jerry's a... a dream client. He's got a great narrative. He's a war hero. A decorated war hero. He served in World War II. He was, he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross... for service for his country.
- Crazy creditsSpecial appearance in the credits by one of the real people depicted in the movie.
- ConnectionsReferenced in Film Junk Podcast: Episode 917: Priscilla (2023)
- SoundtracksTrust in the Lord
Written by Andre Littlejohn and Larry J. Mccullough
Courtesy of APM Music
Featured review
The movie hits a lot of notes and I came out of the theater thinking, well, most of America will love this movie and 30%, guess who, will not. So read the reviews carefully for hidden agendas. Jamie Foxx is utterly brilliant. I can't believe we almost lost this guy. Jones is perfectly cast. And the pace, writing, and tone kept me engaged with the true story. It's not a comedy as some listings may imply. It's more like real life where people say and do funny stuff to get through the course of a normal day. Kudos to the director, too, who you could tell had grasp of the story and kept a steady, never overplayed hand.
- Mystic1000
- Oct 10, 2023
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Details
Box office
- Budget
- $32,500,000 (estimated)
- Runtime2 hours 6 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 2.35 : 1
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