BREAKING (2022)

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Breaking is a 2022 American thriller drama film directed by Abi Damaris Corbin and written by Corbin and Kwame Kwei-Armah. It is based on the true story of Brian Brown-Easley, a decorated Marine Corps veteran who, in 2017, took a bank hostage in Atlanta, Georgia, to demand the money he was owed by the Veterans Affairs Administration.

Synopsis:

The film follows Brian Brown-Easley (played by John Boyega), a former Marine struggling to make ends meet after being denied crucial benefits by the Veterans Affairs Administration. Desperate and frustrated, he takes hostages at a Wells Fargo bank, demanding the money he is owed. As tensions rise and the situation escalates, the film explores the systemic issues that led to Brown-Easley’s desperate act, as well as the human cost of bureaucratic failures.

Characters:

• Brian Brown-Easley (John Boyega): A former Marine veteran who takes a bank hostage.
• Estelle Wilson (Nicole Beharie): A bank teller who becomes a key figure in the hostage situation.
• Angie (Selenis Leyva): A bank manager who tries to de-escalate the situation.
• Officer Cortez (Connie Britton): A police negotiator who tries to resolve the crisis peacefully.

Production Information:

• Director: Abi Damaris Corbin
• Writer: Abi Damaris Corbin, Kwame Kwei-Armah
• Starring: John Boyega, Nicole Beharie, Selenis Leyva, Connie Britton, Jeffrey Donovan, Michael K. Williams
• Release Date: August 26, 2022
• Runtime: 102 minutes
• Rating: R

Awards:

While “Breaking” didn’t win any major awards, it received critical acclaim for its strong performances, particularly John Boyega’s portrayal of Brian Brown-Easley.

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#BreakingMovie, #JohnBoyega, #AbiDamarisCorbin, #TrueStory, #VeteransAffairs, #MentalHealth, #SocialJustice

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