When a handshake deal goes sour, funeral home owner Jeremiah O'Keefe enlists charismatic, smooth-talking attorney Willie E. Gary to save his family business. Tempers flare and laughter ensues as the unlikely pair bond while exposing corporate corruption and racial injustice.
A groundbreaking lawsuit brings a Mississippi lawyer and a charismatic funeral home owner together to fight a major corporation. They expose a pattern of predatory business practices that prey on the vulnerable, uncovering a deep conspiracy. The case becomes a fight for justice and dignity for a community facing overwhelming odds.
The Burial received generally positive reviews, with critics praising its strong performances, particularly from Tommy Lee Jones and Jamie Foxx, and its compelling courtroom drama. Some noted its adherence to familiar legal procedural tropes, but most found it an engaging and emotionally resonant story.
Google audience: Audience reviews highlight the compelling performances, especially Jamie Foxx and Tommy Lee Jones, and the satisfying David-vs-Goliath narrative. Viewers found the film to be inspiring and thought-provoking, with many appreciating its blend of legal drama and social commentary.
The film is based on a real-life lawsuit filed in 1995 by Jeremiah O'Keefe against Loewen Group, a Canadian funeral conglomerate, over predatory business practices.
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