Burden(2016)
Beyond the limits. Out of the museum.
Burden Synopsis
A probing portrait of Chris Burden, an artist who took creative expression to the limits and risked his life in the name of art.
Burden (2016) is a documentary film directed by Timothy Marrinan, released on April 16, 2016 with a runtime of 1h 28m. It stars Chris Burden, Larry Bell, Bruce Dunlap and Barbara Burden. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 16 ratings.
- Director:
- Timothy Marrinan
- Producers:
- Dan Braun, Josh Braun, Richard Dewey
- Cinematographer:
- Christopher Ferguson
- Production:
- Magnolia Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Burden (2016) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Burden before you stream it.
Burden Cast & Crew
Main cast
Chris Burden
as Self (archive footage)
- Larry Bell
Larry Bell
as Self
- Bruce Dunlap
Bruce Dunlap
as Self
- Barbara Burden
Barbara Burden
as Self
Marina Abramović
as Self
Vito Acconci
as Self
- Billy Al Benston
Billy Al Benston
as Self
- Jonathan Gold
Jonathan Gold
as Self
- Phyllis Lutjeans
Phyllis Lutjeans
as Self
- Alexis Smith
Alexis Smith
as Self
- Larry Gagosian
Larry Gagosian
as Self
John McEnroe
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Timothy Marrinan, produced by Dan Braun, Josh Braun and Richard Dewey.
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Burden Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 16 ratings.
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Burden – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Burden online?
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Burden (2016) is available to stream on Philo, Dox Amazon Channel and Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Burden?
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The main cast of Burden (2016) includes Chris Burden, Larry Bell, Bruce Dunlap, Barbara Burden and Marina Abramović. The film was directed by Timothy Marrinan. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Burden released?
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Burden was released on April 16, 2016 and runs for 1h 28m.
Is Burden worth watching?
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Burden (2016) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 16 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Burden?
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Yes. The official Burden trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.