The Burden of Being

In the year 2061, where only one utilitarian race -- known as 'The Nation' -- is recognized, a Native American man is imprisoned for speaking his ancient tribal language.

Cast

Noah Watts

as John Doe

Ross Crain

as Inmate

Jason Paul Evans

as The Interrogator

Delanna Studi

as Mary

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