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"The Burial" is a 2023 American legal drama directed by Maggie Betts, featuring performances by Jamie Foxx and Tommy Lee Jones. The film is based on the true story of a 1995 contract dispute between a prominent Mississippi funeral home owner and a large Canadian funeral corporation. It dramatizes the ensuing courtroom battle, highlighting themes of corporate greed, racial dynamics in the American South, and complex legal maneuvering.
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What is The Burial about?
The Burial is a 2023 legal drama based on a 1995 dispute involving Mississippi funeral-home owner Jeremiah O’Keefe and the Canadian company Loewen Group. The case centers on contract problems, business pressure, and a courtroom fight over the funeral industry.
Who stars in The Burial?
Jamie Foxx plays attorney Willie E. Gary, while Tommy Lee Jones plays funeral-home owner Jeremiah O’Keefe. Jurnee Smollett also appears as Mame Downes, a lawyer involved in the case.
Is The Burial based on a true story?
Yes. Maggie Betts’s film dramatizes the real legal dispute between Jeremiah O’Keefe and Loewen Group, although some dialogue and courtroom scenes are shaped for dramatic effect.
Where can I watch The Burial?
The Burial was released as an Amazon MGM Studios production for Prime Video in 2023. Availability can vary by country, so the current Prime Video catalog for the viewer’s region is the useful place to check.
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