Charles Burnett explores conflict between wedding and funeral in new film
Filmmaker Charles Burnett discusses the dilemma of attending both a wedding and a funeral in his 1983 film My Brother's Wedding.
The central character dilemma
The protagonist Pierce Mundy faces a choice between two conflicting obligations on the same day. He feels compelled to attend a wedding for a co-worker while a childhood friend dies. Pierce attempts to change the wedding schedule but fails to do so.
Burnett's real life experience
The director faced a similar situation when he had to choose between a funeral and a wedding. He initially chose the funeral but stayed at the wedding after his co-worker became upset. Burnett eventually missed the funeral while attending both events.
Themes of maturity and duty
Burnett states that being responsible requires making difficult decisions about yes or no. He believes having good thoughts is not enough to handle such situations. The film examines the principles needed to manage these heavy responsibilities.
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