Breaking

A quiet, suffocating standoff that simmers with quiet desperation and leaves a heavy, sorrowful ache.

Directed by

Abi Damaris Corbin

Genres

Crime, Drama, Thriller

Starring

John Boyega, Michael Kenneth Williams, Nicole Beharie

Tagline

Based on the true story of one man's demand to be heard.

Overview

Desperate for money and running out of options, Marine veteran Brian Brown-Easley holds several people hostage inside a bank, setting the stage for a tense confrontation with police.

How it feels

Tense, earnest, melancholic and dark. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Isolation, justice, trauma, power

Content

Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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