White Man's Burden (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1995, White Man's Burden is a drama film directed by Desmond Nakano, running about 89 minutes. “Reality Just Switched Sides” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The story takes place in alternative America where the blacks are members of social elite, and whites are inhabitants of inner city ghettos. Louis Pinnock is a white worker in a chocolate factory, loving husband and father of two children. While delivering a package for black CEO Thaddeus Thomas, he is mistaken for a voyeur and, as a result, loses his job, gets beaten by black cops and his family gets evicted from their home. Desperate Pinnock takes a gun and kidnaps Thomas, demanding justice.
Who’s in it. White Man's Burden stars John Travolta as Louis Pinnock, Harry Belafonte as Thaddeus Thomas, Kelly Lynch as Marsha Pinnock and Margaret Avery as Megan Thomas, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, White Man's Burden has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $9M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch White Man's Burden page.
If you liked it. Fans of White Man's Burden tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch White Man's Burden (1995)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for White Man's Burden change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is White Man's Burden worth watching?
- White Man's Burden holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in White Man's Burden?
- White Man's Burden stars John Travolta, Harry Belafonte, Kelly Lynch, Margaret Avery and Tom Bower.
- When was White Man's Burden released?
- White Man's Burden was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.