Based on the true story of one man’s demand to be heard.|Aug. 25, 2022|United Kingdom|103 Min.|PG-13
Genre: 4K-2160p;Crime;Drama;Thriller
Description: The 2022 movie *Breaking* tells the compelling story of Marine veteran Brian Brown-Easley. After being denied financial support by the Veterans Affairs (VA) and facing desperate circumstances, Brian takes drastic action by holding up a bank and taking several employees hostage. This sets the stage for a tense standoff with law enforcement.
The film explores the emotional complexity of its protagonist, portraying his actions with empathy rather than condemnation. Based on true events from 2017, *Breaking* is directed by Abi Damaris Corbin, who co-wrote the screenplay with Kwame Kwei-Armah. John Boyega delivers a powerful performance as Brian, a divorced father struggling with PTSD, financial hardship, and systemic injustices. Driven by his love for his young daughter, Kiah, Brian is determined to secure a better future for her.
The narrative delves into Brian’s deteriorating mental health, including a pivotal flashback to a humiliating incident at the VA. In a moment of desperation, Brian enters a Wells Fargo bank and, instead of withdrawing money, hands a teller a note claiming he has a bomb. However, his intent is not to rob the bank but to draw attention to the VA’s failures and reclaim the funds he believes he is owed.
Brian allows most of the bank’s occupants to leave, keeping only two high-ranking employees, Rosa Diaz and Estel Valerie, as hostages. He uses their safety as leverage to negotiate with authorities, assuring everyone that no harm will come to them. Throughout the ordeal, Brian demonstrates a surprising level of compassion, emphasizing his purpose rather than resorting to violence.
*Breaking* is a gripping portrayal of one man’s struggle against systemic neglect and his fight for justice in the face of overwhelming odds.
Cast director: Abi Damaris Corbin
Cast actor: John Boyega, Michael Kenneth Williams, Nicole Beharie, Connie Britton, Selenis Leyva, Jeffrey Donovan, Olivia Washington, London Covington, Robb Derringer, Carmine Giovinazzo
Original name: Breaking