‘The Burial’ Trailer: Jamie Foxx & Tommy Lee Jones Team Up To Sue A Big Corporation In New Courtroom Drama
etcanada.comAn unlikely pair are taking on big business. On Thursday, Amazon Studios dropped the official trailer for “The Burial”, the new courtroom drama starring Jamie Foxx and Tommy Lee Jones. READ MORE: Jamie Foxx Says He’s ‘Finally Starting’ To Feel Like Himself Again After Going On ‘Dark’ Journey Amid Health Scare “Inspired by true events, when a handshake deal goes sour, funeral home owner Jeremiah O’Keefe (Jones) enlists charismatic, smooth-talking attorney Willie E.
Gary (Foxx) to save his family business. Tempers flare and laughter ensues as the unlikely pair bond while exposing corporate corruption and racial injustice in this inspirational, triumphant story,” the official description reads.
The trailer shows off the film’s combination of inspiring drama and comedic spirit. “This fella tried to bully me out of business,” Jones’ O’Keefe says. “I don’t think I should be expected to stand for it.” His wife reminds him, “You’ve never sued anybody before in your whole life.” READ MORE: Jamie Foxx Set To Star As God In New Comedy ‘Not Another Church Movie’ To face off against Gary, the corporation hires their won hotshot attorney in the form of Mame Downes, played by Jurnee Smollett. “I wouldn’t get too used to me being kind to you, Mr.
Gary,” she tells Foxx’s character in the trailer. “Once we begin that trial, I’m gonna destroy you.” The film is directed by Maggie Betts, who co-wrote the film with Doug Wright, based on the New Yorker article by Jonathan Harr.
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