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Ballast

NR20081h 36mLance Hammer
IMDb 6.9 · Rotten Tomatoes 92% · Metacritic 84
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A single mother and her embattled son struggle to subsist in a small Mississippi Delta township. An act of violence thrusts them into the world of an emotionally devastated highway store owner, awakening the fury of a bitter and longstanding conflict.

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Dying And DeathSuicideSingle ParentLoss Of Loved OneGunLawyer

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What is Ballast (2008) about?

A single mother and her embattled son struggle to subsist in a small Mississippi Delta township. An act of violence thrusts them into the world of an emotionally devastated highway store owner, awakening the fury of a bitter and longstanding conflict.

Who stars in Ballast?

Ballast stars Micheal J. Smith Sr. (Lawrence), JimMyron Ross (James), Tarra Riggs (Marlee), Johnny McPhail (John), Ventress Bonner (Teen). The film was directed by Lance Hammer.

How long is Ballast?

Ballast has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2008. It is rated NR.

Is Ballast worth watching?

Ballast holds an IMDb rating of 6.9/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 92. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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