Monster's Ball

A heavy, slow-burning Southern drama that immerses you in grief and racism, offering a fragile, uncomfortable hope.

Directed by

Marc Forster

Genres

Drama, Romance

Starring

Billy Bob Thornton, Heath Ledger, Halle Berry

Tagline

A lifetime of change can happen in a single moment.

Overview

A prison guard begins a tentative romance with the unsuspecting widow of a man whose execution he presided over.

How it feels

Bleak, melancholic, tense and warm. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Grief, race, family, redemption

Content

Strong violence, sexual content and language. Mild gore.

Note

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