Synopsis
A drama based on a true story, in which a black Vietnam-era veteran is allegedly murdered by a local white businessman, who is later exonerated. The plot focuses on the role of a local high school teacher, and the civil unrest that followed the acquittal.
Scores
Overall Score
29.0
Popularity Percentile (Year)
14.1%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
31.5%
Review Aggregate
58.3
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 50% of 28 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize historical, psychological, character-driven. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
historicalpsychologicalcharacter-drivenrealisticemotionalvisually striking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ricky Schroder | 2010 | $814,000 | $1,170,000 | (est) |
| Omar Benson Miller | 2010 | $501,000 | $720,000 | (est) |
| Michael Rooker | 2010 | $377,000 | $542,000 | (est) |
| Nate Parker | 2010 | $308,000 | $443,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score50.0
RT critic review count28
Rotten Tomatoes audience score63.0
RT audience rating count250
IMDb rating6.5
IMDb votes676
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2010 | $109,383 | $157,329 |
| International | 2010 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 2010 | $109,383 | $157,329 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2010 | $54,692 | $78,664 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2010 | $1,337,000 | $1,923,049 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2010 | $390,000 | $560,949 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2010 | $3,139,000 | $4,514,921 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2010 | $7,031,000 | $10,112,906 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2010 | $54,692 | $78,664 |
| Total Revenues | 2010 | $12,006,383 | $17,269,153 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2010 | $10,000,000 | $14,383,310 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2010 | $88,000 (est) | $126,573 (est) |
| Participations | 2010 | $240,000 | $345,199 |
| Residuals ? | 2010 | $816,000 | $1,173,678 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2010 | $2,000,000 | $2,876,662 |
| Total Expenses | 2010 | $13,144,000 | $18,905,423 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2010 | $-1,137,617 | $-1,636,270 |
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