White Man's Burden
"Reality Just Switched Sides"
Originally released in 1995. White Man's Burden is a drama film. directed by Desmond Nakano. At just 89 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring John Travolta, Harry Belafonte, and Kelly Lynch
Synopsis
The story takes place in alternative America where the blacks are members of social elite, and whites are inhabitants of inner city ghettos. Louis Pinnock is a white worker in a chocolate factory, loving husband and father of two children. While delivering a package for black CEO Thaddeus Thomas, he is mistaken for a voyeur and, as a result, loses his job, gets beaten by black cops and his family gets evicted from their home. Desperate Pinnock takes a gun and kidnaps Thomas, demanding justice.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 1, 1995
30 years ago
Runtime
1h 29m
89 minutes total
User Rating
5.1/10
Mixed (84 votes)
Budget
$7M
Production budget
Box Office
$9M
1.3x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
France
+ 1 more
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $7,000,000
- Revenue
- $9,000,000
Production Companies
- UGC
- A Band Apart
- Lawrence Bender Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is White Man's Burden about?
The story takes place in alternative America where the blacks are members of social elite, and whites are inhabitants of inner city ghettos. Louis Pinnock is a white worker in a chocolate factory, ...
Who directed White Man's Burden?
White Man's Burden was directed by Desmond Nakano.
How long is White Man's Burden?
White Man's Burden has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).
When was White Man's Burden released?
White Man's Burden was released on December 1, 1995 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in White Man's Burden?
The main cast of White Man's Burden includes John Travolta, Harry Belafonte, Kelly Lynch, Margaret Avery, Tom Bower.