Ballast · 2008

Ballast

Lance Hammer · 96 min · United States of America

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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Budget

US$700,000

Worldwide revenue

US$81,864

Box office (US)

$77,556

Awards

17 wins & 21 nominations

Production companies

Alluvial Film Company

Locations

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• Approximate: the city or region
• Filming
• Setting

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Setting

Misisipi

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Cast

• Micheal J. Smith Sr.

  Lawrence

• JimMyron Ross

  James

• 

  Tarra Riggs

  Marlee

• 

  Johnny McPhail

  John

• Ventress Bonner

  Teen

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  Jimez Alexander

  Teen