A Family Thing
Summary:
In this family drama, a white Southerner discovers that his family history isn't what he thought it was -- with the fact that he's half-black only one of his many surprises. Earl Pilcher, Jr. (Robert Duvall) runs a gas station in Arkansas; he's a typical middle-aged Southern man who likes his pickup truck and loves his momma. Shortly after his mother's death, he receives some very une... Full Summary >>
Cast:
Robert Duvall - (Earl Pilcher, Jr.)
James Earl Jones - (Ray Murdock)
Michael Beach - (Virgil)
Irma P. Hall - (Aunt T.)
Grace Zabriskie - (Ruby)
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Review:
Director Richard Pearce and the writing team of Billy Bob Thornton and Tom Epperson bring their respective skills with stories of rural (and specifically Southern) folk to this underrated comedy drama. Wisely, the writers and director stay focused on character development and never stray too far into the situation comedy realm in whi... Continue >>
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